George Brosius and The Frankfurt Squad
George Brosius (far right) is shown here with his famous "Frankfurt Squad." This seven member team was composed of the most talented individuals from the Milwaukee Turnverein of which Brosius was the long time teacher.
Against thousands of the best athletes that Europe had to offer, Brosius' team shocked the world in 1880 by winning five out of twenty-two prizes at the international gymnastic competition held at Frankfurt, Germany. They also took first place in a separate German wrestling competition.
From left to right: Hermann J. Koehler (2nd prize), Anton Schaefer (4th prize), Friedrich Kasten, Carl Paul (21st prize), Wilhelm Lachenmaier, Otto Wagner (3rd prize), Carl Mueller (5th prize), George Brosius (director)
Also of note is the bust of Friedrich Ludwig Jahn looking down from above.
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