Hall of Fame
Wayne Dannehl served as UW-Parkside’s Athletic Director and Physical Education Department Chair from 1972-1990. During those years, he led the Rangers into establishing a strong intercollegiate athletic program for both men and women. Always active in the NAIA, Dannehl became a member of the District Executive Committee in 1973 and served as District Chair from 1976-1981. He was instrumental in establishing the District 14 Women’s Division. He is responsible for designing and developing the UW-Parkside National Cross Country Course that opened in 1976. In 2001, the course was named in his honor.
