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William Patza (1975-76) , (1979-82)
William Patza set numerous records in football and track while a student in the late '70s and early '80s. The Seymour High School football and track standout continued those sports at La Crosse.
Patza was a five-time All-American in track and field, setting long and triple jump records, along with being the first from La Crosse to reach 50 feet in a jump. He captured three indoor and outdoor triple jump conference championships.
In football, Patza caught three touchdowns passes in one game -UW Whitewater in 1980- a record that remained tied for third in school history going into the '07 football season. He caught 11 touchdown passes and brought down 62 receptions during his collegiate career.
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