Tag: Bronko Nagurski

Bronko Nagurski book super… for the football

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 7, 2023 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, The Sporting Connection

Just as Bronko Nagurski was a two sport star, in football and pro wrestling, I came away with two...

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FOUND: The 1916 Pacific Coast Heavyweight title belt

Posted by Dr. Bob Bryla | Nov 14, 2015 | News, Not Another Collectible!

Bronko Nagurski. Frank Sexton. Bill Longson. Bobby Managoff. Fred Blassie. Ray Steele. Vincent...

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The wrestlers Al Oeming knew

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 16, 2014 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Obituaries

Al Oeming had a story on just about everyone who came through Edmonton in the 1950s. Here are a...

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Alex Karras was football star, actor — and wrestler

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 10, 2012 | Hollywood Headlock, Interviews, Obituaries, The Sporting Connection

Alex Karras, who died Wednesday in Los Angeles at age 77, is most identified as a National...

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Judy Grable a high-flying Hall of Fame inductee

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 18, 2011 | Interviews, PWHF

Best known as “The Barefoot Contessa” for her lack of footwear, Judy Grable was one of...

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Bockwinkel headliner at 2009 Tragos/Thesz HOF ceremony

Posted by Joyce Paustian | Jul 13, 2009 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – Although Friday started out with strong storms in the Waterloo area, the...

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Bronko Nagurski the rare superstar in football and wrestling

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 5, 2001 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Classics, The Sporting Connection

REAL NAME: Bronislau Nagurski 6’2″, 235 pounds BORN: November 3, 1908 in Rainy River,...

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