Bronko Nagurski Biography

Bronko Nagurski was a professional American footballer. Renowned for his physical power and strength, he is considered by some as one of the best football players of all times. Apart from being a footballer, Nagurski was also a professional wrestler. He was born in Canada and grew up in Minnesota in the United States. His parents were hardworking immigrants and Bronko helped the family by working in sawmills and delivering groceries for their store. The physical work and the cold harsh Minnesota weather helped build the resilience and strength that he became so famous for later in his career. He started playing football by playing for the University of Minnesota and was later signed up by the ‘Chicago Bears’. He soon became a star player. While playing for the Bears he tried his hand at wrestling and became successful in it as well. Many legends grew around Nagurski but he himself remained devoid of showmanship. He retired from football after 7 years but came back to it for a brief stint after the Second World War. He however, continued to wrestle for two more decades. In his old age, his sports injuries started giving him trouble and he chose to live a quiet life till his death in the town he grew up in.