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Bronislau " Bronko " Nagurski (November 3, 1908 – January 7, 1990) was a Canadian-American professional football player who was a fullback and defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Renowned for his strength and size, Nagurski was also a successful professional wrestler, [1] recognized as a multiple-time World Heavyweight Champion.
Chicago Bears fullback Bronko Nagurski was the symbol of power football during the 1930s. His performances took on legendary proportions. Many eyewitness observers insisted that for sheer brutal line-smashing, no one came close to Nagurski.
Sep 16, 2021 · Bronislau Nagurski was born on November 3, 1908 in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada. He and his family moved to International Falls, Minnesota when he was five. While in grade school, Bronislau was given the nickname “Bronko” primarily because his teachers and classmates couldn’t pronounce his name.
Bronko Nagurski (born Nov. 3, 1908, Rainy River, Ont., Can.—died Jan. 7, 1990, International Falls , Minn., U.S.) was an American collegiate and professional football player who, at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 metres) and 226 pounds (102.5 kg), was an unusually big player for his era and its quintessential bruising fullback.
Aug 11, 2021 · With Bronko Nagurski, there are legends. Only legends. If Homer, Vince McMahon and Stan Lee could have collaborated to create a hero, they would have come up with The Bronk.
Bronko Nagurski was born November 3, 1908 and died January 7, 1990. He was the son of Ukranian immigrant parents. They were farmers in Canada and moved to International Falls, Minnesota, in 1904.
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Nagurski played both tackle on defense and fullback on offense at the University of Minnesota from 1927 to 1929. In 1929, he was a consensus All-American at tackle and also named All-American at fullback.
Bronko Nagurski was the son of Ukranian immigrant parents. They were farmers in Canada and moved to International Falls, Minnesota, in 1904. He was baptized Bronislau Nagurski but friends had trouble pronouncing his first name, and he was universally known as Bronko.
Jan 7, 1990 · Bronko Nagurski was an NFL football player. He was born on November 3, 1908, and died on January 7, 1990.
