In his teens, Patrick McBride worked for the Milwaukee Bucks, Green Bay Packers, and the Milwaukee Brewers from 1970-76. No that’s not egregious typo—just proof that Pat may very well have been the “luckiest boy in the world.”
He worked inside the locker rooms of all 3 professional sports teams, and at the age of 18, became the youngest Equipment Manager and Assistant Trainer in professional sports history when he was named to those positions by the world champion Milwaukee Bucks in 1971. He also worked as a student Assistant Trainer for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and University of Wisconsin-Waukesha.
“The book tells the story of a skinny kid lacking confidence and growing up in a large, dysfunctional family who finds mentors in the most unlikely place—the world of professional sports,” Pat shared in a recent interview. “As a 15 year old I entered a 25-word essay contest and became the Milwaukee Brewers first batboy; called the Milwaukee Bucks office and got a job on their bench; and hustled my way into a job with the Green Bay Packers. Though I met hundreds of stars and celebrities, presidents, governors and politicians, it was my mentors in the organizations that changed my life by giving me the confidence in myself and convincing me to go to medical school. Though struggling with Imposter Syndrome in my career, I became a professor and a Dean of a medical school.”
“The book tells the story of a skinny kid lacking confidence and growing up in a large, dysfunctional family who finds mentors in the most unlikely place—the world of professional sports,””
Dr. McBride is an emeritus professor in the UW SMPH Department of Medicine's section of cardiovascular medicine and the Department of Family Medicine. Dr. McBride directed the UW Hospital and Clinics' Preventive Cardiology program, and other clinical initiatives for people at risk for cardiovascular disease. He served as the UW SMPH Associate Dean for Students and the Associate Dean for Faculty.
Join him for a reading and book signing at Pablo Center on Saturday, February 5 at 6PM.
He’ll also speak at First Congregational Church on Tuesday, February 8 at 6PM.
Books will be available for purchase.