Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame event: 10 greats with Big Ten, state ties
Wednesday at the Mall of America, 10 greats with ties to six Big Ten schools in four different sports will be inducted into the Star Tribune Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame Inductees
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Bronko Nagurski
Class: 1958
One of the top football players and professional wrestlers of the 20th century.
Originating in 1958, the Star Tribune Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements of more than 70 greats who’ve made significant contributions to the rich history of Minnesota’s sporting landscape. From Bronko to Kirby to Sid, with so many great honorees in between, Hall of Fame members make up a tremendous Minnesota Sports legacy.
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