University of Wisconsin - Stout

Charlotte Fritsche Perkins

Charlotte Fritsche PerkinsA champion swimmer who became the first woman inducted into the Blue Devil Hall of Fame. The record she compiled during her three-year swimming career at Stout reflects the highest achievement. She earned her first conference championship as a sophomore and went on to add five more conference titles. She was cited seven times for All-American performances at national meets.

 

Richard Erickson

Richard EricksonThe starting center on the Blue Devils' 1965 conference championship football squad, he was drafted in the seventh round by the Kansas City Chiefs. That is the highest draft position ever earned by a Stout football player. An outstanding student, he was recognized for his work both in the classroom and on the football field. He received all-conference honors in 1966 and was named NAIA All-American honorable mention that same year.

 

Kenneth Obermueller

Kenneth ObermuellerHelped lead the 1975 Blue Devil basketball squad to a conference championship. An exceptional outside shooter, he scored 1,019 points during his career. He was named the team co-captain and most valuable player in his senior year when he was named to the all-conference team and cited for All-American honorable mention honors. He was recognized as Stout's scholar-athlete his junior and senior years.

 

Tom Olson

Tom OlsonOne of the early stars in Stout's athletic program. Because of dedicated all-out performances like his, Stout's athletic program grew from a solid base. Earned three letters in both basketball and football. A member of Stout's 1925-26 basketball championship team. Went on to distinguish himself in Minnesota high school coaching ranks.