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Wisconsin halfback who helped Badgers reach their first Rose Bowl dies

Kevin Morriss
Aug 15, 2023
Aug 15, 2023 Updated Aug 18, 2023

University of Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell speaks at Big Ten football media days in Indianapolis on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Video courtesy Big Ten Network and Hammond Communication Group.

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Former University of Wisconsin halfback Harland Carl shared the spotlight in the Badgers backfield with a Heisman Trophy winner before playing a season in the NFL, then embarking on a career in coaching and business.

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Photos: Former Wisconsin great Joe Thomas enters Pro Football Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — Former NFL player Joe Thomas, left, and his wife Annie unveil his bust during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Dave Dermer, Associated Press

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — Former NFL player Joe Thomas speaks during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Dave Richard, Associated Press

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — Former NFL player Joe Thomas speaks during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Dave Dermer, Associated Press

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — Former NFL player Joe Thomas speaks during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Dave Richard, Associated Press

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — Former NFL player Joe Thomas speaks during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Dave Dermer, Associated Press

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — Former NFL player Joe Thomas speaks during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Dave Richard, Associated Press

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — Former NFL player Joe Thomas speaks during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Dave Richard, Associated Press

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — Former NFL player Joe Thomas speaks during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Dave Richard, Associated Press

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — Former NFL player Joe Thomas poses with his bust during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Dave Dermer, Associated Press

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — Former NFL player Joe Thomas and his wife Annie pose with his bust during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
Dave Dermer, Associated Press

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 poses with their busts after the induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. From left are: Ken Riley II, representing his father Ken Riley, Joe Klecko, Darrelle Revis, Ronde Barber, Joe Thomas, DeMarcus Ware, Zach Thomas, Scott Howley, representing his father Chuck Howley, and Mindy Coryell Lewis, representing her father Don Coryell.
David Dermer, Associated Press

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame

Joe Thomas - Hall of Fame — A fan holds a sign honoring an NFL record held by former Cleveland Browns lineman Joe Thomas during his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. While it hasn't been confirmed, Thomas is believed to hold the league record for most consecutive snaps with 10,363.
David Dermer, Associated Press

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