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Bronko Nagurski, born on November 3, 1908 in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada, was an American football player, actor and professional wrestler. Death is recorded on January 7, 1990, at the age of 81. Education on record includes Bemidji High School. Listed accolades include Pro Football Hall of Fame and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. The listed height was 188 cm.
My Take
Bronko Nagurski feels almost mythic to me. A 188 cm fullback who doubled as a defensive tackle and was called the most dangerous runner of his era, then walked away to become a multiple-time World Heavyweight wrestling champion and even act on the side. That kind of raw, multi-arena dominance simply does not exist anymore. What I respect most is the uncomplicated, brute completeness of the man, a 1930s ironman who excelled at whatever physical challenge he chose to take on.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bronko Nagurski
- Name (Japanese)
- ブロンコ・ナグルスキー
- Reading
- ぶろんこ・なぐるすきー
- Born
- November 3, 1908 – January 7, 1990
- Origin
- Rainy River, Ontario, Canada
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- American football player / actor / professional wrestler
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Bemidji High School
Awards & achievements
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronko%20Nagurski
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q927663
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bronko Nagurski born?
Bronko Nagurski was born on November 3, 1908.
When did Bronko Nagurski die?
Bronko Nagurski died on January 7, 1990, aged 81.
Where was Bronko Nagurski from?
Bronko Nagurski was from Rainy River, Ontario, Canada.
What did Bronko Nagurski do?
Bronko Nagurski worked as American football player, actor, professional wrestler.
How tall was Bronko Nagurski?
Bronko Nagurski was 188 cm tall.
Which high school did Bronko Nagurski attend?
Bronko Nagurski attended Bemidji High School.
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