Milwaukee Brewers All-Star and Silver Slugger Award Winner, Prince Fielder, and 2021 Ryder Cup Captain and Champion Steve Stricker are among three Wisconsin sports legends who will be inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame at the 74th Anniversary Induction Ceremony. The induction class also includes NASCAR Hall of Fame member Matt Kenseth. The Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday April 20th, 2024, at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in downtown Milwaukee. 

The Induction will be hosted by Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Champion, All-Time Leading Receiver, Dancing with the Stars Champion, AMVETS Humanitarian of the Year, and New York Times best-selling author and President of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Directors, Donald Driver. 

Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Executive Director Brian Lammi: “We are delighted to celebrate this remarkable group of Wisconsin athletic legends who have demonstrated excellence both on and off the field, spanning a diverse range of sports. Join us on April 20th in extending our congratulations to these honorees for the positive impact they have made on our state.” 

The Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 74th Anniversary Induction Class: 

• Prince Fielder – Drafted in the first round by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2002, Fielder spent the first seven years of his career in Milwaukee. He holds the Brewers’ team record for home runs and runs batted in in a season. He became the first Brewer to win the Home Run Derby in 2009, he also won the Derby in 2012. Fielder ended his career as a six-time All-Star recording 319 total home runs. 

• Matt Kenseth – Born in Cambridge, WI, Kenseth is a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and named to NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers list. After winning out on short tracks in Wisconsin, Kenseth moved up to the NASCAR Winston Cup Series in 2000. That year, he won the series’ Rookie of the Year honors. He won the final Winston Cup Championship in 2003. Following his Winston Cup win, The International Race of Champions invited Kenseth to race in their 2004 season, where he won the season championship. He won the Daytona 500 in both 2009 and 2012. 

• Steve Stricker – Born in Edgerton, WI, Stricker was the U.S. 2021 Ryder Cup captain, winning at the historic Whistling Straights. In 1994 he joined the PGA Tour, marking two early victories in 1996 and finishing fourth on the PGA Tour money list. Throughout his successful career, he has amassed 12 total PGA Tour wins. Known for his versatility on the course, Stricker has been a fixture in the upper echelons of the Official World Golf Ranking. In 2006 he was voted the tour’s Comeback Player of the Year. In 2007 he was named Comeback Player of the Year once again after finishing runner up to Tiger Woods at the FedEx Cup Playoffs. After continued success in 2023 with multiple victories in the PGA Champions Tour, Stricker was given the Byron Nelson Award. 

Community leaders and interested parties can participate in this event via the following sponsorship levels. Tables will be filled in on a first-paid, first-position order within the category of support donated. 

• Leadership Table Partner for $4,500 – Dinner and Premium Open Bar - Table for 8 people. 

• Playoff Table Partner for $6,000 – Benefits above, preferred table location, 4 VIP passes to Champions Club with Hall of Fame Inductees and dignitaries. 

• Super Bowl Table Partner for $10,000 – First two rows table location, video thank you and on-stage mention, 8 total VIP passes to Champions Club 

• Cornerstone Table Partner for $20,000 – Two front row table locations, including a Hall of Fame Legend or award nominee sitting at 1 of your tables, 18 total VIP passes to Champions Club. 

Interested organizations can contact Abi Hammonds by email at accounts@wihalloffame.com or by phone at 920.376.1393.