Chris McIntosh is an American college athletics administrator and businessman, currently serving as the athletic director at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Prior to his administrative role, McIntosh was a professional football player, playing as a tackle for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. His career spans both professional sports and athletic leadership.
February 20, 1977: Chris McIntosh Born
On February 20, 1977, Chris McIntosh was born. He is an American college athletics administrator, businessman, and former football player.
1989: Start of Richter's Tenure
In 1989, Pat Richter became the athletic director at Wisconsin and oversaw the rise of Wisconsin's athletic programs.
1996: College Football at Wisconsin
In 1996, Chris McIntosh began playing college football at the University of Wisconsin on a full scholarship.
1999: All-Big Ten and All-American Honors
In 1999, Chris McIntosh was selected as first-team All-Big Ten, won the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year award, and was a consensus first-team All-American as a senior and team captain.
2000: Rose Bowl Win
In 2000, Chris McIntosh was a key member of the Badgers' Rose Bowl winning team.
2000: NFL Draft Selection
In 2000, Chris McIntosh was selected by the Seahawks in the first round of the NFL Draft as the 22nd overall pick and started 10 games during his rookie season.
2001: Neck Injury
In 2001, Chris McIntosh suffered a neck injury during training camp that limited his playing time.
2003: Retirement from NFL
In 2003, Chris McIntosh retired from the NFL due to lingering neck issues after an unsuccessful comeback attempt.
2014: Return to University of Wisconsin-Madison
In 2014, Chris McIntosh returned to the University of Wisconsin-Madison as the director of business development in the Wisconsin Athletic Department.
2014: Induction into UW Athletic Hall of Fame
In 2014, Chris McIntosh was inducted into the UW Athletic Hall of Fame.
July 2017: Promotion to Deputy Athletic Director
In July 2017, Chris McIntosh was promoted to deputy athletic director at the Wisconsin Athletic Department.
April 2021: Alvarez Announces Retirement
In April 2021, Barry Alvarez announced his retirement, triggering a national search for his successor as Wisconsin's athletic director.
June 2, 2021: Selection as Athletic Director
On June 2, 2021, Chris McIntosh was announced as Barry Alvarez's successor as the athletic director at the University of Wisconsin.
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