Voigt (Madison West) established a national high school indoor shot put record (67-0) in 1966 and he also held the longest throw by a Wisconsin prep all-time with his 67-0.5 toss outdoors for almost 40 years (from 1966 to 2005).

Voigt went on to star in three sports at the University of Wisconsin (football, baseball and track). He was the Football MVP in 1969 after leading the team in receptions (39) and yards (439). Voigt recorded 63 catches for 704 yards in his career as a tight end. He was also a member of four Badger track teams – 1968-70 indoor and 1969 outdoor -- that won Big Ten championships.  Voigt also played baseball for two seasons at UW and hit .350 for his career

After his Badger exploits, Voigt had an 11-year career with the Minnesota Vikings. He started in three Super Bowls and finished his Viking career as the team’s all-time leader in receptions and yards by a tight end. Voigt was named to the Vikings All-Time Team in 1985.