Photo gallery Leckrone’s final Fifth Quarter
The marching band’s Fifth Quarter performance after Saturday’s football game at Camp Randall had the usual singing, dancing and clapping, but there was an extra element this time: Tears. It was marching band director Michael Leckrone’s final home football game after 50 years, and many in the crowd and band wished him goodbye. Leckrone gave them what they wanted: A lively performance, plenty of fun and a sharp polka step.
UW-Madison marching band director Mike Leckrone shakes hands and talks with former members of the band inside the courtyard of the Mosse Humanities Building following his final home football game on Saturday. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Fans show their appreciation for UW Band director Mike Leckrone outside Camp Randall Stadium following his final home football game. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Leckrone shakes hands with members of the band as they leave the field at his final UW home football game. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Leckrone conducts the band during the Fifth Quarter celebration on Saturday. Photo by: Bryce Richter
A large portion of the crowd stuck around for the Fifth Quarter celebration. Photo by: Bryce Richter
The Fifth Quarter celebration was started during Leckrone's 50-year tenure, and the final one on Saturday was a hit. Photo by: Bryce Richter
Leckrone shakes hands with members of the band before his final appearance at the UW Badger Bash at Union South, before the game. Photo by: Bryce Richter