Bronko Nagurski: The Mythical Minnesota Strongman
Bronko Nagurski was a Paul Bunyan-esque figure whose legendary strength and toughness made him one of the most feared and revered players in all of college football history.
A star for the University of Minnesota in the late 1920s, he was a force of nature unlike any the sport had ever seen.
Nagurski's versatility and dominance are captured by a unique and incredible achievement that has never been duplicated: in 1929, he was named a consensus All-American at two different positions in the same seasonāfullback on offense and tackle on defense.
He was a punishing runner who famously dragged multiple defenders with him on every carry.
Today, his legacy as the ultimate symbol of defensive toughness is honored with the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, awarded annually to the nation's best defensive player, forever cementing the legend of the Minnesota strongman in college football history. š
