Herman Kluge (1972) - Bud K. Haidet Athletics Hall of Fame

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Herman Kluge

Class

1927
Induction

1972
Sport(s)

Coach, Track & Field, Football, Special Recognition

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's first athletic director and long-time football coach, Kluge starred at Milwaukee State Teachers College as an All-Conference guard and tackle. He also captained the track and field teams. As football coach from 1931-55, he won 73 games, including six championships (1931, 1938, 1939, 1942, 1947 and 1948). When MSTC became the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Kluge was appointed Director of Athletics and served until 1969.

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