Hall of Fame

Gary Fritch
Inducted 2003

Gary Fritch of Duluth, Minnesota, was an outstanding athlete and leader in hockey and baseball during his years of competition at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Mr. Fritch was a member of the Yellowjacket hockey team from 1973 to 1976. He was co-captain of the team that won the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national championship in 1976, and was named to the All-Tournament Team. He was named All-Conference and All-American on defense in 1974, 1975 and 1976.

In baseball, Mr. Fritch was captain of the 1976 team that shared the division championship. He was named All-District and All-Conference in 1975, and All-Conference in 1976.

After graduating with a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1976, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers. Since 1977 he has coached youth hockey, softball and basketball. He also served as co-commissioner of Duluth's East End Basketball League from 1993 to 1998.