Bronko Nagurski

Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski (November 3, 1908 – January 7, 1990) was a Canadian-born American football player. He was also a successful professional wrestler, recognized as a multiple-time world heavyweight champion. Nagurski was born in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada, of Polish-Ukrainian descent, and his family moved to International Falls, Minnesota, when he was still a boy. His parents, "Mike" and Michelina Nagurski, were immigrants, from Wester... More

Date of birth:

  • Nov 3, 1908

Date of death:

  • Jan 7, 1990 (age 81 years)

Height:

  • 1.88 m (6.17 ft )

Weight:

  • 103 kg (227 lb )

Also known as:

  • Bronko,
  • Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski

People

Gender:

Spouse (or domestic partner):

Spouse From Type of union
  • Dec 28, 1936

Places lived:

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Awards

Awards Won:

Year Award
  • Nov 10, 2008

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 1963
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