MADISON, Wis. — Throughout the month of June, University of Wisconsin Athletics will be unveiling the newest inductees into its prestigious Hall of Fame as 13 outstanding athletes, staff and supporters will comprise the Class of 2023.

"I could not be more excited about this year's UW Athletic Hall of Fame class," director of athletics Chris McIntosh said. "This group exemplifies the all-around excellence we have come to expect from our annual inductees. They are tremendous representatives of our University and, in particular, our department of athletics. I can't wait for the induction ceremony in September!"

The UW Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its induction ceremony on Friday, Sept. 15. The Class of 2023 inductees will also be recognized during the Georgia Southern football game on Saturday, Sept. 16 in Camp Randall Stadium.

The UW Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1991 to celebrate excellence and honor individuals for their exemplary athletic achievement and contributions made to the University of Wisconsin.

Class of 2023 Announcement Schedule

June 1: Brianna Decker - Women's Hockey

June 5: Montee Ball - Football

June 7: Malinda Johnson - Women's Golf

June 9: Pascal Dobert - Men's Cross Country and Track & Field

June 12: Jack Waite - Men's Tennis

June 14: LaTonya Sims, Women's Basketball

June 16: Dale Rogers, Men's Swimming & Diving

June 19: J.J. Watt, Football

June 21: Peggy McCarthy, Women's Rowing

June 23: Denny Helwig, Sports Medicine (Administration)

June 26: Duane Derksen, Men's Hockey

June 28: Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman

June 30: Bob Teague, Football

Class of 2023 Inductees

UW Athletic Hall of Fame: Brianna Decker (Women's Hockey)

Read Brianna Decker's Hall of Fame Announcement | View Hall of Fame Profile
 

UW Athletic Hall of Fame: Montee Ball (Football)

 

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UW Athletic Hall of Fame: Malinda Johnson (Women's Golf)

 

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UW Athletic Hall of Fame: Pascal Dobert (Men's Cross Country and Track & Field)

Read Pascal Dobert's Hall of Fame Announcement | View Hall of Fame Profile

UW Athletic Hall of Fame: Jack Waite (Men's Tennis)

 

Read Jack Waite's Hall of Fame Announcement | View Hall of Fame Profile

UW Athletic Hall of Fame: LaTonya Sims (Women's Basketball)

 

Read LaTonya Sim's Hall of Fame Announcement | View Hall of Fame Profile

UW Athletic Hall of Fame: Dale Rogers (Men's Swimming & Diving)

 

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UW Athletic Hall of Fame: J.J. Watt

 

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UW Athletic Hall of Fame: Peggy McCarthy

 

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UW Athletic Hall of Fame: Denny Helwig

 

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UW Athletic Hall of Fame: Duane Derksen

 

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UW Athletic Hall of Fame: Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman

 

Read the Goodman Brothers' Hall of Fame Announcement | View Hall of Fame profile

UW Athletic Hall of Fame: Bob Teague

 

Read Bob Teague's Hall of Fame Announcement | View Hall of Fame profile