What is Sheepshead, and why is it so popular in Wisconsin?

Most know cheese and beer are synonymous with Wisconsin culture — and some might argue the game sheepshead is in those ranks as well.

Though the trump card game is lesser-known outside of the state, it's a family tradition for many Wisconsinites. Milwaukee's common council even made a proclamation in 1983 that sheepshead was the official game of the city.

How did Sheepshead gain such a hold here? Click here for more on the game's history...