Editing Mike Webster (section)

==College career==
After graduating from high school in 1969, Webster committed to the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Gordon |first=Meryl|date=September 4, 2019|title=Before 'Concussion': An Inside Glimpse of NFL Player Mike Webster's Utterly Tragic Final Days|work=The Healthy|url=https://www.thehealthy.com/neurological/mike-webster-brain-injury/|access-date=February 2, 2023}}</ref> He was 6'1" and around 230 pounds when he began his college career, he later bulked up to 255 pounds while he played for the [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Badgers]].<ref name="g135">{{cite web | title=Badgers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame | website=Wisconsin Badgers | date=2009-10-13 | url=https://uwbadgers.com/sports/2023/2/9/badgers-in-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame.aspx | access-date=2024-11-29}}</ref> He was regarded as being the best center in the [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] during most of his career with the Badgers.<ref name="z867">{{cite web | title=Mike Webster (1995) | website=Wisconsin Badgers | date=2023-07-05 | url=https://uwbadgers.com/honors/uw-athletic-hall-of-fame/mike-webster/233 | access-date=2024-11-29}}</ref> While at the University of Wisconsin, Webster started at center for three seasons and was a team captain during his senior year. He earned recognition as the team's Most Valuable Player and received All-Big Ten honors. Webster also showcased his skills in many postseason games including the College All-Star Game, East-West Shrine Bowl, Hula Bowl, Senior Bowl, and the Coaches All-America Game.<ref name="q365">{{cite web | last=Network | first=Wisconsin Sports | title=Rhinelander / Wisconsin / Pittsburgh Steelers | website=Wisconsin Football Coaches Association | date=1985-03-01 | url=https://www.wifca.org/news_article/show/141469 | access-date=2024-11-29}}</ref>