The Badgersnotes ‘Remembering Our Legends’ series is an 8-part summer series that will highlight Wisconsin Badgers wrestling standouts from the past and showcase their accomplishments not only to the Badgers program – but also their contributions to the sport of wrestling.
Leroy (Lee) Kemp: 1975 – 1978
Lee Kemp came to Madison in the mid-1970s from a small town in eastern Ohio. By the time Kemp’s career was made in Madison — he left as the most decorated Wisconsin Badgers wrestler in program history. He was also Wisconsin’s first-ever four-time All-American.
As a true freshman, Kemp got the start at 150 pounds, finished second in the Big Ten tournament, and was a runner-up at the NCAA Championships via a referee split decision.