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FOOTBALL NAME | Nagurski Bronko | "FOOTBALL STAR BRONKO NAGURSKI WINS THE HEAVY WEIGHT WRESTLING TITLE!"
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"Nagurski, Bronko"

Get ready to grapple with a legend as we journey back to the rugged origins of professional football and explore the legendary accomplishments of Bronko Nagurski, a player whose raw power and unparalleled versatility redefined the game. This series will delve into the remarkable career of a true iron man, whose impact was felt on both sides of the ball.
From his mythical collegiate days as an All-American at two positions simultaneously to his bruising tenure with the Chicago Bears, where he led them to multiple NFL Championships, Nagurski symbolized an era of smash-mouth football. Discover the stories, the sheer dominance, and the enduring legacy of a player so formidable that a prestigious college defensive player award now bears his name. Find more photos and a Big thanks to the image above courtesy of NFL Past Players - Bronko Nagurski Get ready to grapple with a legend as we journey back to the rugged origins of professional football and explore the legendary accomplishments of Bronko Nagurski, a player whose raw power and unparalleled versatility redefined the game. This series will delve into the remarkable career of a true iron man, whose impact was felt on both sides of the ball...
FOOTBALL NAME | Nagurski Bronko

"Bronko Nagurski Disqualified in Ring Bout"

June 5, 1941- Sandor Szabo becomes the Wrestling Champion after defeating former champ and Pro Football Hall of Fame player Bronko Nagurski. Nagurski is also recognized as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and held the wrestling title multiple times in his second sport. The article says that the referee in the match had warned Nagurski multiple times about illegal tactics of grasping hold of the ropes and then butting Szabo. The disqualification ended the fight and handed the title to Szabo. Bronko is, of course, a very colorful player in gridiron history, starring for the Chicago Bears.
June 5, 1952 - The first national televised sporting event in the U.S. occurred when the Jersey Joe Walcott versus Ezzard Charles title boxing match was aired. It wouldn't be long until football was broadcast nationally as well...