Pat Harder Excels in 1943 Game Against Washington Redskins, Scoring 14 Points
The page from the 1948 Sportfolio highlights a notable football match from 1943, where Pat Harder of Wisconsin's University of Wisconsin team starred in the All-Star game against the Washington Redskins. The game, held in Evanston, Illinois, concluded with a score of 27-7 in favor of the All-Stars. Harder was particularly influential in the match, scoring 14 points and earning the distinction of being the game’s best player. This performance underscored his prowess on the field, following his collegiate success as a Badger. The context of this match reflects the competitive nature of professional football in the early 1940s, a time when many college players transitioned to professional leagues amid the backdrop of World War II.