University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Athletics

A native of Omro, Milton Blake received All-Conference recognition in both football and basketball three times while attending Oshkosh State Teachers College from 1932-36.

As a junior, Blake helped lead the Titans to a football conference championship.

In addition to his talents in football and basketball, Blake also excelled in track, earning three varsity letters.

Athletics had to be in Blake’s blood as he played basketball, softball, and track while competing on varsity teams at the high school and college level. His interest in athletics also extended to the high school coaching ranks where he guided football, basketball and track teams in three schools in Wisconsin-Brodhead (1936-39), New Holstein (1939-40) and Reedsburg (1940-43).

Following four years of service in the United States Navy, Blake returned to Wisconsin to coach football, basketball, and track at Menomonee Falls High School from 1946-66. He relinquished his coaching duties in 1966 to become full-time athletic director, a position he held until his retirement in 1974.