Bronko Nagurski
Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski (November 3, 1908 – January 7, 1990) was a Canadian-born professional American football fullback and defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL), renowned for his strength and size. Nagurski was also a successful professional wrestler, recognized as a multiple-time World Heavyweight Champion.
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| Position: | Fullback Offensive tackle Defensive tackle | ||||||||||
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| Born: | November 3, 1908 Rainy River, Ontario, Canada | ||||||||||
| Died: | January 7, 1990 (aged 81) International Falls, Minnesota, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 226 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Bemidji (Bemidji, Minnesota) | ||||||||||
| College: | Minnesota (1927–1929) | ||||||||||
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Nagurski became a standout playing both tackle on defense and fullback on offense at the University of Minnesota from 1927 to 1929, selected a consensus All-American in 1929 and inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in its inaugural year of 1951. His professional career with the Chicago Bears, which began in 1930 and ended on two occasions in 1937 and 1943, also made him an inaugural inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.