If you think Eau Claire’s sports is just about Hank Aaron. Think again.
Bob Uecker and Joe Torre, and many more started their careers here! The city is also home to a great ski jumping tradition, producing several Olympians. But it doesn’t stop there, we have NHL and NFL players, NASCAR Drivers, National Champions, and Hall of Fame players and coaches. Eau Claire is also home to some very unique National and World Championship Tournaments.
Learn all about that and more as I take you to several of Eau Claire’s sports venues, including beautiful Carson Park and the Mt. Washington Ski Jump. During the tour, you will hear unique stories about Sports Illustrated, The Simpson’s TV Show, and even the beginning of football’s forward pass that all have ties to the Eau Claire area.
If you like sports, you will love this tour.
Points of Interest
Carson Park: Home to Hank Aaron, and many other Major League Players
Mt. Washington Ski Jump: Initial training facility for several Olympians
Gus Dorais: Founder of football’s forward pass
Additional Points of interest
Ken Anderson: Hall of Fame Basketball Coach
Olympic Marathon connection
The Milwaukee Brewer’s Logo
Paul Menard: NASCAR Driver
An Olympian Silver Medalist in Track & Field
Sonnetag Event Center
Route/Vendor Map
The history of eau claire sports driving tour
Price: $7.00 per carload
Duration: 1:15 hour
Distance: 10 miles
Type: Driving
Starting Point/Parking
The starting point for the tour is The Eau Claire Soccer Park at 3456 Craig Road. Come in via the Hamilton Avenue Entrance.
