The 1951 Wisconsin Badgers football team represented the

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in the

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. Led by third-year head coach

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, the Badgers compiled an overall record of 7–1–1 with a mark of 5–1–1 in conference play, placing third in the Big Ten.

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was the team's MVP and Jim Hammond was team's captain.

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Wisconsin Badgers football seasons

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