Slice of Wisconsin: You Can’t Think of the State without the Badgers

There are few traditions that run as deep as Wisconsin Badgers pride. But there are some things you may not know about the team’s history, including its nickname.

Why you’ll need to look at the miners in the 1820s and the roaring crowds at Camp Randall to learn – the badger has long been a symbol of grit, history, and state spirit.