Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The 1982 event, also known as Cold Sunday, featured temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C) in some of the suburbs as little as 10 miles (16km) to the north of Milwaukee, although the city itself did not approach such cold temperatures.
. The coldest temperature ever experienced by the city was -26°F (-32°C) on both January 17, 1982 and February 4, 1996. There is pressure on the Redskins to change this policy, or retire 28, Darrell Green's number. Milwaukee's all-time record high temperature is 105°F (41°C) set on July 17, 1995. However, some are unofficially retired, like 9, Sonny Jurgensen's number. Also, the relative humidity in the summer is far higher than that of comparable cities at the same latitude, meaning that it feels hotter than it really is. Note: Team policy since Baugh's retirement has been not to retire numbers.

Milwaukee's proximity to Lake Michigan causes a convection current to form mid-afternoon, resulting in the so-called lake effect, causing the temperatures to be warmer in the winter, and cooler in the summer ("cooler by the lake" is practically boilerplate language for local meteorologists during the summer).
. Out of the total population, 31.6% of those under the age of 18 and 11.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. There have been similar complaints about the MLB teams Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves. 21.3% of the population and 17.4% of families are below the poverty line. Some Native American groups have called for a new name, and some newspapers in the United States have refused to call the team by their name, instead using such circumlocutions as "The Washington football team". The per capita income for the city is $16,181. There is considerable controversy over the team's name and logo.

Males have a median income of $32,244 versus $26,013 for females. sports franchise. The median income for a household in the city is $32,216, and the median income for a family is $37,879. As of 2004, Forbes Magazine values the franchise at over $1 billion, the highest in the NFL and of any U.S. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.2 males. The move leaves the team's future at the vital quarterback position in some doubt, considering Brunell and Patrick Ramsey also remain on the roster at the present time. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males. The 'Skins (as they are known to their fans) still found a way to turn heads, however: at the 2005 NFL Draft, the team traded away multiple picks to move up in the draft and select quarterback Jason Campbell from Auburn University.

The median age is 31 years. Other signings included center Casey Rabach and wide receiver David Patten. In the city the population is spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who are 65 years of age or older. This off-season, however, the Redskins seem to have been more modest, with their most high-profile signing - wide receiver Santana Moss - joining the team via a trade with the New York Jets. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.25. Since Dan Snyder took over the team, the Redskins have had a reputation for being very active during the off-season and signing free agent players to large contracts; not always ideal in the era of a salary cap. 33.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. Some of Gibbs' other new signings, such as cornerback Shawn Springs and linebacker Marcus Washington did impress, however, while the jury remains out on talented running back Clinton Portis.

There are 232,188 households out of which 30.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.2% are married couples living together, 21.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% are non-families. Despite an impressive defense, the team struggled offensively, and quarterback Mark Brunell - an off-season acquisition from the Jacksonville Jaguars - proved to be a major disappointment. 12.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Gibbs' return to the franchise did not pay instant dividends, however, as the Redskins finished the 2004 season with a record of 6 wins and 10 losses. The racial makeup of the city is 49.98% White, 37.34% African American, 0.87% Native American, 2.94% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 6.10% from other races, and 2.71% from two or more races. Snyder also expanded FedEx Field to a league-high capacity of 91,665 seats. There are 249,225 housing units at an average density of 1,001.7/km² (2,594.4 per square mile). For the 2004 season, Snyder successfully lured former coach Joe Gibbs away from NASCAR to return as head coach and team president.

The population density is 2,399.5/km² (6,214.3 per square mile). After two mediocre years, Spurrier resigned after the 2003 season with three years left on his contract. As of the census² of 2000, there are 596,974 people, 232,188 households, and 135,133 families residing in the city. The most controversial habits Snyder has practiced is the continuous hiring and firing of head coaches, first firing incumbent coach Norv Turner, firing replacement Marty Schottenheimer after only one season, and in 2002, hiring University of Florida head coach Steve Spurrier to replace Schottenheimer. Other large population groups include Polish (12.7%), Irish (10%), English (5.1%), Italian (4.4%), French (3.9%), and Hispanic origin totaled 6.3%. His son, John Kent Cooke, was unable to pay the death duties for the business, and the team was later sold to Daniel Snyder in a deal that was the most expensive in sporting history. Snyder, who grew up as a Redskins fan and who made his money in cable television, has made many controversial moves since owning the team. In the 2000 census, over a third (38 percent) of Milwaukeeans reported that they were of German descent. In 1997, Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke died.

The total area is 0.88% water. From 1961 to 1996 the Redskins played at D.C. Stadium, which was renamed RFK Stadium in 1969. 248.8 km² (96.1 square miles) of it is land and 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is water. Also, the Redskins were the first team to have a fight song, "Hail to the Redskins.". According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 251.0 km² (96.9 square miles). The Redskins' band predates the Colts franchise by about 15 years. It is crossed by Interstate 43 and Interstate 94, which come together downtown at the Marquette Interchange. The other is the Baltimore Ravens, who revived the band of the city's former NFL team, the Baltimore Colts.

Milwaukee lies along the shores of Lake Michigan near the meeting points of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic and the Milwaukee. The Redskins are one of only two teams in the NFL with an official marching band. Milwaukee's downtown area is about 90 miles north of the Chicago Loop. In what would prove to be a temporary retirement, Gibbs pursued an interest in NASCAR. Smaller festivals througout the year celebrate the city's German, Native American, African-American, Italian, Irish, Asian, French and Polish heritage. The next football season, on March 5th, 1993, Joe Gibbs retired after 12 years of coaching with the Redskins. Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest music festival in the world, Summerfest attracts around 900,000 visitors a year to its twelve stages. The Redskins, the most dominant team in the NFL in the 1991 season, defeated the Buffalo Bills 37-24.

Milwaukee has advertised itself as the "City of Festivals," especially emphasizing an annual fair along the lakefront called Summerfest. The Redskins won their latest Super Bowl on January 26, 1992, in Super Bowl XXVI in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is also home to a number of professional sports teams including:. Rookie running back Timmy Smith had a great performance as well, running for a Super-Bowl record 203 yards. Milwaukee is home to the Florentine Opera, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Skylight Opera Theatre, and a number of other arts organizations. This game is more famous for the stellar performance by quarterback Doug Williams who passed for four touchdowns in the second quarter en route to becoming the first black quarterback to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory. The Milwaukee Public Museum and Milwaukee County Zoo are also notable public attractions. In this game, the Redskins routed the Denver Broncos 42-10 after starting the game in a 0-10 deficit, the largest come-from-behind victory in Super Bowl history.

The museum includes a "brise soleil," a moving sunscreen that quite literally unfolds like the wing of a bird. The Redskins' second title was in Super Bowl XXII on January 31, 1988, in San Diego, California. Milwaukee's most visually prominent cultural attraction is the Milwaukee Art Museum, and especially its new $100 million wing designed by Santiago Calatrava in his first American commission. Future Hall of Famer John Riggins provided the game's signature play when, on 4th and 1, with the Redskins down 17-13 with 5 minutes left in the fourth quarter, he broke free for the then-longest run from scrimmage in Super Bowl history (43 yards). One touchdown later, the Redskins won their first NFL title in 40 years by a 27-17 score. Milwaukee also has a large number of financial service firms, particularly those specializing in mutual funds, and a disproportionate number of publishing and printing companies. The first was Super Bowl XVII, where the Redskins defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-17 on January 30, 1983, in Pasedena, California. Among these are Briggs & Stratton, Harley-Davidson, Johnson Controls, Manpower Inc., Marshall & Ilsley, Northwestern Mutual, Rockwell Automation, Roundy's and Wisconsin Energy. He coached the team to four Super Bowls, winning three of them.

Milwaukee is headquarters to six Fortune 1000 manufacturers and six Fortune 1000 service companies. In 1981, Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke signed the offensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers, Joe Gibbs, as their head coach. Milwaukee's reputation as a blue collar town is more accurate, however, with 22 percent of the workforce involved in manufacturing -- second only to San Jose, CA and far higher than the national average of 16.5%. Service and managerial jobs are the fastest growing segments of the Milwaukee economy, and healthcare makes up 27% of all service jobs in the city. The Redskins reached the NFC Conference Championship in 1973, defeating Dallas 33-3, only to lose to the undefeated Miami Dolphins 14-7 in Super Bowl VII. Although most people associate Milwaukee's reputation with its breweries, today companies like Miller Brewing employ less than one percent of the city's workers. Allen helped to foster the team's rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, which has turned into one of the NFL's most famous rivalries. The liberal tradition of these peoples led to decades of socialist government in Milwaukee during the twentieth century. Two years later the team signed George Allen as their head coach.

A replica of his tiny log cabin is in the same park.) German immigrants helped increase the city's population during the 1840s and the following decades. Milwaukee still today has a large German-American population. Also in 1969, long time owner, and President Emeritus, George Preston Marshall died. Juneau's statue gazes upon the buildings of downtown Milwaukee, with its back to Lake Michigan. Lombardi led the team to a 7-5-2 record, their best since 1955, but died of cancer after the season ended. (His statue is part of the montage at the right - the frontiersman with the rifle, in the center of the montage. In 1969, the Redskins hired future hall-of-famer Vince Lombardi — who gained fame coaching with the Green Bay Packers — to be their new head coach. Juneau was Milwaukee's first mayor. Even with the addition of Bobby Mitchell, the Redskins were still not performing up to expectations.

In 1846, Juneau's town combined with neighboring rival towns (Kilbourn Town and Walker's Point) to incorporate the city of Milwaukee. Under threat of civil rights legal action by the Kennedy administration, the team became the final pro football franchise to integrate, in 1962 when the Redskins signed wide receiver Bobby Mitchell, a future hall-of-famer. In 1818, Frenchman Solomon Juneau settled in the area. Juneau bought out his father-in-law's trading business, and in 1833 he founded a town on the east side of the Milwaukee River. Marshall continued to refuse to integrate the team, despite pressure from the Washington Post and the Federal Government (a typical comment by Post writer Shirley Povich was "Cleveland Browns runner Jim Brown integrated the Redskins' end zone"). French missionaries and traders passed through the area in the late 1600s and 1700s. However, after Baugh's retirement, the Redskins began a slow decline. Milwaukee received its name from the Indian word Millioke which is thought to have meant "The Good Land", or "gathering place by the water". The team's early success endeared them to the fans of Washington, D.C.

The Milwaukee area was originally inhabited by the Fox, Mascouten, Potawatomi, and Winnebago Indian tribes. Baugh also played numerous other positions, including cornerback and punter. The city is located in the southeastern portion of the state on the western shore of Lake Michigan. In an era where the forward pass was rare, the Redskins used it as their primary method of gaining yards. The city of Milwaukee is the 19th largest city in the United States. They also signed an innovative rookie quarterback from Texas Christian University: future Pro Football Hall of Famer Sammy Baugh. The city's population is 596,974 with an estimated total of 1,709,926 in the Milwaukee metropolitan area (2004). Upon making the move, the team instantly won a title.

Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, United States and the county of Milwaukee. in 1937. Leroy Chiao — astronaut, Commander and Science Officer for International Space Station Expedition 10 in orbit as of October 16, 2004 for a 6-month mission. The move to Fenway Park was unsuccessful and attendance was poor, so Marshall decided to move the team to Washington, D.C. [2] (http://www.jsonline.com/news/Metro/nov03/184367.asp). Both teams played at Braves Field until the Redskins moved to Fenway Park (home of the Boston Red Sox) in an attempt to boost attendance. Lloyd and Jane Pettit —Well known philanthropists of Bradley family fortune, who gifted the Bradley Center and Pettit National Ice Center. To help differentiate the two teams, Marshall changed the name of the football Braves to the Redskins.

Golda Meir—prime minister of Israel. While in Boston, the team took the same name as one of the local baseball teams at the time, the Boston Braves. Jack Kilby—Nobel laureate, co-inventor of the integrated circuit. On the heels of Marshall's entry to the National Football League, and evidently influenced by his racial policies, the other NFL teams dropped all black players in 1933 and none signed blacks again until 1946. Herbert Simon—Nobel laureate for advances in artificial intelligence (AI): the influence of Milwaukee even showed up in his professional work; as the inventor of bounded rationality, Simon showed that people work only as much as needed, and then adjust their priorities to other, perhaps more enjoyable things, an attitude which is very common in a city dedicated to gemuetlich pursuits and beer. The city of Boston was awarded an NFL franchise in 1932, under the ownership of George Preston Marshall. West Town. Buffalo Bills 37-24.

West End. Denver Broncos 42-10, XXVI (won) vs. Still poor and black, but more stable. Los Angeles Raiders 38-9, XXII (won) vs. Washington Park: Area bordering the dangerous and poverty-striken Metcalfe Park. Miami Dolphins 27-17, XVIII (lost) vs. Washington Heights. Miami Dolphins 14-7, XVII (won) vs.

Almost all black. VII (lost) vs. Mixture of extreme poverty to stately homes from block to block. League Championships: 1937, 1942; Super Bowl: 1982, 1987, 1991. Walnut Hill: Another inner-city neighborhood on the north side, near center street and Teutonia. The Washington Redskins are a National Football League team whose team headquarters is based in Ashburn, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C.. Famous mexican restaurants such La Perla, Conjahitos, and La Fuenta line S 5th street, a vibrant hub for college kids and mexican locals alike. Doug Williams.

This is the beginning, geographically, of Milwaukee's vast southside hispanic community. Joe Theismann. Further south, along national and mineral streets, the neighborhood becomes an ecclectic mix of art galleries, mexican restaurants and nightclubs. Bruce Smith - Defensive end; the NFL's all-time leader in sacks. The underbelly of Milwaukee's gay scene, seedy gay bars and strip joints line South 1st street and Florida street south of the river. Ricky Sanders. Just south of this area, is a somewhat abandoned area that is the heart of Milwaukee's gay community outside of the east side. Mark Rypien.

This area of the city has incredible potential to be the next third ward. Art Monk. The northern part of the neighborhood, near 2nd and the river, is a desolate wasteland of old warehouses with charming old-style ads painted on the buildings. Brian Mitchell. It lies just south of the third ward, and is less expensive than its northern counterpart. Wilbur Marshall. Walker's Point: A vibrant mix of yuppie, gay, artist and Mexican immigrants. Charles Mann.

5-6 story brick buildings are the average height in this neighborhood on all streets, giving it a very cosmpolitain and "big city" feel. Dexter Manley. As Milwaukee's warehouse district, it often is said to resemble SoHo in New York in some areas. Chip Lohmiller. Third Ward: A haven for yuppies, the third ward has become increasingly high rent. Jim Lachey. Story Hill. Joe Jacoby.

Now, it is a stable, middle class area with beautiful, lavishly built homes. Russ Grimm. Sherman Park: A middle class black area that used to be the heart of Milwaukee's Jewish population on the north side. Darrell Green. As the name implies, it lies just west of the river from the east side, it's more expensive and exclusive "cool" counterpart. Brad Edwards. In a city known for it's segregation, Riverwest defies that logic by having a demographic make up of 1/3 white, 1/3 black and 1/3 other, mostly hispanic, asian and Iranian. Stephen Davis.

Riverwest Hyperlinked Neighborhood Map (http://riverwest.iqee.com): The punk-rock/artist neighborhood in Milwaukee, it is also easily the most racially diverse. Gary Clark. Piggsville. Dave Butz. It is the heart of the Milwaukee ghetto, and a very dangerous area. Larry Brown. Now, an eight block area remains desolate, with no buildings or trees, and weeds growing in the streets. The area surrouding this area is extremely dangerous, and is often nicknamed "Little Beruit." Many people have been "mob-beaten" in this area, and some killed, sometimes by children. Warrick Holdman - Ex-Bears and Browns linebacker.

Much of the interior section of the neighborhood has been completely wiped out, buildings that were demoished for a freeway that was to be built in the area but never was. David Patten - A Superbowl winner with the New England Patriots. it is small, only covering about a 40 block area, bounded by North Aveneue on the north and Walnut on the south, 18th street on the east and 25th on the west. Casey Rabach. Metcalfe Park: Usually the considered the most dangerous area of Milwaukee. Jason Campbell. Martin Drive. Carlos Rogers - Cornerback; the team's first selection in the 2005 NFL Draft.

Layton Park. Santana Moss. Town of Lake. Marcus Washington - Made his first Pro Bowl in 2005. Jacobus Park. Sean Taylor - The team's first selection in the 2004 NFL Draft. The mexican population is increasing in this neighborhood from the neighborhoods to the east. Shawn Springs.

Mostly two-story wood frame houses, constructed in the early 20th century, line the streets. Jackson park is lower-middle class, mostly white and known for it's larger population of aging blue collar workers. Chris Samuels - Former Pro Bowl offensive tackle. Jackson Park is located the neighborhood is located around the park itself. Patrick Ramsey. Jackson Park: Neighborhood on the south side about 6 miles south of downtown. Clinton Portis - Speedy former Denver running back. Hillside/Lapham Park. Jon Jansen.

Havenswoods. Cornelius Griffin. Granville: Far Northwest neighborhood, well away from urban life but becoming very poor and dangerous. Chris Cooley. East Village. LaVar Arrington - 3-time Pro Bowl linebacker. Eastown. 33 Sammy Baugh.

The mix of people is almost as impressive: hipsters, old-money, blacks, white-trash, average-joes, Italians and Jews all inhabit this area. Charley Taylor. The streets and buildings in this neighborhood range from towering, expensive high rises along the lake to brownstones and walkups a few blocks inland to cheap duplexes near the river. John Riggins. This would include brady street, the UWM campus, the lakefront, the marina. Bobby Mitchell. East Side: One of the most diverse and interesting neighborhood in Milwaukee, the east side is a broad area that basically refers to anything east of the river, north of downtown and south of shorewood. Wayne Millner.

Concordia. George Preston Marshall (owner). Capitol West. Vince Lombardi (coach). Brewers Hill Neighborhood Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brewershill/): Quiet, tree-lined upper middle class area near Miller Park, next to a poor, high-crime black area. Curly Lambeau. Filled with coffee houses, clubs, trendy restaurants, vintage clothing and thrift stores and of course, a Walgreens, this 1/2 mile street provides enough entertainment to keep even a Chicago scenester happy. Paul Krause.

Brady Street: The original hipster neighborhood in Milwaukee. Sonny Jurgensen. Located about 3 miles south of downtown on the lake. Stan Jones. Bay View [1] (http://www.gobayview.com)Known for it's cheap rent, stunning views of the skyline and lake and heavy concentration of hipsters and music. Deacon Jones. Shepherd Express. Sam Huff.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Ken Houston. Wisconsin Lutheran College. Joe Gibbs (coach). University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Ray Flaherty. Mount Mary College. Turk Edwards.

Milwaukee School of Engineering. Bill Dudley. Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Sammy Baugh. Milwaukee Area Technical College. Cliff Battles. Medical College of Wisconsin. George Allen (coach).

Marquette University. Cardinal Stritch University. Alverno College. Timmerman Airport.

Lawrence J. General Mitchell International Airport. Average July high/low temperatures: 79°F/62°F (26°C/17°C). Average January high/low temperatures: 26°F/11°F (-3°C/-12°C).

Milwaukee Wave United (Outdoor Soccer) (Note: the Wave United will not play in 2005, might play in 2006). Cellular Arena. Milwaukee Wave (Indoor Soccer) playing at the U.S. Milwaukee Admirals (Ice hockey) playing at the Bradley Center.

Milwaukee Bucks (Basketball—NBA) playing at the Bradley Center. Milwaukee Brewers (Baseball—MLB) playing at the new Miller Park.