University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics

 Eric Johnson (1966-70)

Excelled in gymnastics.  He was the NAIA national champion in 1969, following two consecutive years as the NAIA's runner up.  Johnson was named NAIA First Team All American three times, from '67-'69.  In conference championships, he placed first in '68 and '70, second in '69 and third in '67.

Johnson , a geography major with minors in history and photography, earned a bachelor's degree in 1971 and a master's in 1982.