Win Brockmeyer

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Win Brockmeyer (September 16, 1907 – March 1980) was an American football coach from Wausau, Wisconsin. He was a running back at the University of Minnesota in the 1920s. In 1928, Brockmeyer led the Golden Gophers in rushing yards.

As coach at Wausau High School from 1937 to 1970, Brockmeyer had a 230-33-9 record. He was undefeated in 13 seasons. His teams won 26 conference titles. In the 1940s, he had a 72-2-4 record that included a 46 game winning streak. A scholarship was later inaugurated in his honor.

Brockmeyer coached Football Hall of Famers Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch, Jim Otto and Heisman Trophy winner Bruce P. Smith in high school.