Carl 'Red' Wyczawski
2012 Hall of Fame Inductee
New Ulm, MN
New Ulm, MN
Carl “Red” Wyczawski’s life was a testament to his dedication to sports and community service. Growing up on a farm near Thorpe, Wisconsin, he developed a passion for baseball, playing for Thorpe High School and Legion teams. His talent led him to sign a minor league contract with the Superior Blues.
During his time with the Blues, Red showcased his versatility by writing sports for the Duluth New Tribune and the Superior Evening Telegram. He later transitioned to full-time sports writing for the Eau Claire Leader.
In 1949, Red graduated from Superior State with a degree in Journalism. He continued his writing career, until he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. After his military service, Red worked for The Sporting News in St. Louis before returning to Eau Claire as a journalist for the Leader.
It was in Eau Claire that he met and married Mary Green. He then joined the Milwaukee Braves as the assistant public relations director, a career highlight being his role as the public address announcer for the 1955 All-Star baseball game.
Red’s commitment to New Ulm was profound. He became deeply involved in American Legion, VFW, high school, and amateur baseball. He was instrumental in replacing the lights at the local ballpark and served as the chairman of the 1958 state amateur baseball tournament in New Ulm and the Midwest Central Plains Regional Legion Tournament. In 1978, he managed the New Ulm Legion team that reached the National World Series in Yakima, Washington.
His dedication extended beyond sports. From 1970 to 1994, he served as the mayor of New Ulm, following his tenure on the city council from 1964 to 1970. His leadership was recognized by the Jaycees and the Chamber of Commerce. He also served as president of the Minnesota League of Cities and chaired organizations such as the Minnesota Sports Commission and the Minnesota Highway Commission.
Red’s contributions to preserving sports history in New Ulm were invaluable. He meticulously researched and recorded statistics across various sports, creating a rich historical archive for the community. He was honored with the WCCO Good Neighbor Award.
His remarkable contributions were recognized with inductions into the New Ulm Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, and the American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame.
Carl “Red” Wyczawski’s life was a testament to his passion for sports, his dedication to community service, and his commitment to preserving the sports history in New Ulm.
During his time with the Blues, Red showcased his versatility by writing sports for the Duluth New Tribune and the Superior Evening Telegram. He later transitioned to full-time sports writing for the Eau Claire Leader.
In 1949, Red graduated from Superior State with a degree in Journalism. He continued his writing career, until he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. After his military service, Red worked for The Sporting News in St. Louis before returning to Eau Claire as a journalist for the Leader.
It was in Eau Claire that he met and married Mary Green. He then joined the Milwaukee Braves as the assistant public relations director, a career highlight being his role as the public address announcer for the 1955 All-Star baseball game.
Red’s commitment to New Ulm was profound. He became deeply involved in American Legion, VFW, high school, and amateur baseball. He was instrumental in replacing the lights at the local ballpark and served as the chairman of the 1958 state amateur baseball tournament in New Ulm and the Midwest Central Plains Regional Legion Tournament. In 1978, he managed the New Ulm Legion team that reached the National World Series in Yakima, Washington.
His dedication extended beyond sports. From 1970 to 1994, he served as the mayor of New Ulm, following his tenure on the city council from 1964 to 1970. His leadership was recognized by the Jaycees and the Chamber of Commerce. He also served as president of the Minnesota League of Cities and chaired organizations such as the Minnesota Sports Commission and the Minnesota Highway Commission.
Red’s contributions to preserving sports history in New Ulm were invaluable. He meticulously researched and recorded statistics across various sports, creating a rich historical archive for the community. He was honored with the WCCO Good Neighbor Award.
His remarkable contributions were recognized with inductions into the New Ulm Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, and the American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame.
Carl “Red” Wyczawski’s life was a testament to his passion for sports, his dedication to community service, and his commitment to preserving the sports history in New Ulm.