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This Day in Minnesota History

November 3, 1908

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Bronislav "Bronko" Nagurski is born in Ontario. In 1929 he was named All-American as both defense tackle and offensive fullback for the Gophers, the only player to be named All-American for two positions in the same year. He later played for the Chicago Bears football team and performed as a professional wrestler. After his retirement from sports he operated a service station in his hometown, International Falls.

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