Marquette 'M Club' Hall of Fame

Ernie Kukla
- Induction:
- 1985
- Class:
- 1934
One of only two nine-time letterwinners in Marquette history, Ernie Kukla earned letters in football, basketball and track where he specialized in the shot put, discus and javelin.
As a center on the 1934 basketball team, he helped Marquette to a record of 14-3 that included victories over five-of-six Big Ten opponents.
Football teams on which he competed went 15-8 under coach Frank Murray.
In track, he was recognized as one of MU's most versatile performers in field events, and his points were important towards MU winning the 1933 Central Collegiate Track and Field Championships.
Sponsor: Paul E. Kukla, D.D.S.
As a center on the 1934 basketball team, he helped Marquette to a record of 14-3 that included victories over five-of-six Big Ten opponents.
Football teams on which he competed went 15-8 under coach Frank Murray.
In track, he was recognized as one of MU's most versatile performers in field events, and his points were important towards MU winning the 1933 Central Collegiate Track and Field Championships.
Sponsor: Paul E. Kukla, D.D.S.
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