715 Legends

Rice Lake definitely has a rich history of basketball and it may of started with Harold Olsen. Harold Olsen was born in Rice Lake in 1895. He played basketball for…

Next up on our series Legends of the 715 is perhaps known for being the best head coach in Minnesota Vikings history, Bud Grant. Coach Grant was born in Superior,…

Football season is upon us! For our next look at a 715 legend, we’re going to the far eastern part of the 715 region to a town called Crivitz. The…

With training camps getting set to open for NFL teams in the next week, let’s highlight a local product who spent a few years in the NFL, Mike Maslowski. Maslowski…

We know the 715 has a rich history of baseball and baseball players. Let’s add another name to that list. Vern Fuller was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin in 1944. He…

Whether it’s at the local dirt or asphalt tracks, we know racing is a big deal in the 715. And Wisconsin has a unique history as it relates to it’s…

We know the 715 has a rich history of baseball and many players with roots in the 715 have gone on to do some awesome things in baseball, including making…

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs continuing, lets take a look at another 715 hockey legend. This week, we’re highlighting Jake Dowell. Dowell was born in Eau Claire and attended Eau…

The Stanley Cup Playoffs have officially started, so it’s a perfect time to highlight one of the many hockey legends to come from the 715. This week, we’re highlighting Jake…

It’s draft week in the NFL! To honor one of the best times in the sports calendar, let’s honor one of the most popular and best athletes to come from…