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Bud K. Haidet Athletics Hall of Fame

Willard W. Jess Rudiger

Willard W. "Jess" Rudiger

  • Class
    1937
  • Induction
    1975
  • Sport(s)
    Track & Field, Basketball, Cross Country
Rudiger earned nine letters in cross country, basketball and track at Milwaukee State Teachers College. He was named cross country and track captain and was twice named captain and All-Conference in basketball. Rudiger, a three-time conference champion in the two-mile run, also broke that record his sophomore year. After graduation, he went on to become a coach in the Milwaukee School System.
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