University of Wisconsin–Madison
Student climbs goal post during the Cane Toss.

Photo Gallery: Cane Toss

Student pose after the Cane Toss in 2011.
Sunshine and smiles filled Camp Randall at this Cane Toss in 2011.
students underneath the goalposts
Students run across the field and toss their canes over the goal post during the Cane Parade in 2016.
The Class of 1965 gather before the Cane Toss.
These dapper students from the class of 1965 celebrate together before heading to Camp Randall.
Student participates in the Cane Toss while holding a pig.
Student James Schernecker, center, participates in the annual Cane Toss 1964 while holding…a pig? If you remember the story, we’d love to learn more!
Student climbs goal post during the Cane Toss.
Perhaps the student on the left misunderstood: you throw your cane, not yourself, over the goal post.
Student after catching his cane.
This student from 2013 looks jubilant after completing the Cane Toss; we can assume he caught his!
Students participating in cane toss
One for all, and all for one! A group of students team together to ensure their collective success at the Cane Toss.
A cane hangs off the goal post in Camp Randall.
A cane hangs on the upright, indicating the student’s first case will settle, while students revel in the excitement in 1981.
Students wait to run across the field at Camp Randall.
Some Homecomings are swelteringly hot, and others require bundled coats and hats, as worn by these students in 1973, but we always have fun!
Professor Herbert Page leads the Cane Toss.
Professor Herbert Page, center, leads the Cane Parade across the field at Camp Randall Stadium in 1949. It is believed that the tradition started with the arrival of this legendary professor.
Student at the Cane Toss tailgate at the Law School.
Autumnal colors surround this group of students preparing for the Cane Toss outside the Law School in 1986.
Student prep to run across the field at Camp Randall.
Ready, set—go! Students wait on the field at Camp Randall before running across the field to toss their canes in 1981.
Students excited to participate in the annual Cane Toss.
Students rally with their canes held high before the exciting sprint across the field.
Student running across the Camp Randall field in 1981.
Students run across the field at Camp Randall Stadium while participating in the Law School’s Cane Toss tradition in 1981.
Student outside of Camp Randall.
Students pose for a photo outside Camp Randall before the Cane Toss in 1973.
professors at a cane toss
Professors attend a cane toss.
A group of students throw their canes over the field goal in a chaotic moment in 1955.
The class of 1995 students participate in the annual Cane Toss before a full-house at Camp Randall Stadium.
Student excited after catching their cane.
A cane is caught, and a student triumphs!
Student wait to run across the field.
Eager students chat while waiting for the “go-ahead” to run across the field.