Photos: Former Wisconsin football star Jim Leonhard through the years
From his time representing the Badgers as a player, to a pro career and returning to Madison as a coach, here is Jim Leonhard's career through photos.
Jim Leonhard returns an interception against Indiana during happier times, before the team gave up a huge lead. The Wisconsin Badgers took on the Indiana Hoosiers Oct. 12, 2002, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
Jim Leonhard takes it to the house as he returns a punt for a 63-yard touchdown late in the game to tie Purdue. The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 26-23 Oct. 18, 2003, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Jim Leonhard and the Badgers felt at home in Tucson, Arizona. The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Arizona Wildcats 9-7 September 18, 2004.
Jim Leonhard (18) of the Badgers returns a punt against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Badgers Jim Leonhard exits the field after setting a new record in all-time punt returns.
Wisconsin's Jim Leonhard during pregame warmups before the Badgers host New Mexico State Sept. 17. Leonhard has been promoted to head coach with the firing of Paul Chryst, right.
Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard embraces safety D'Cota Dixon (14) after a defensive touchdown during the first half of the 2017 Big Ten Football Championship against Ohio State.
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From his time representing the Badgers as a player, to a pro career and returning to Madison as a coach, here is Jim Leonhard's career through…
