University of Wisconsin-Superior Athletic Hall of Fame
Gary Fritch of Duluth, Minn., was an outstanding athlete and leader in hockey and baseball during his years of competition at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Fritch was a member of the Yellowjacket hockey team from 1973-76. He was co-captain of the team that won the NAIA 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, 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 1993-98.
