If asked, "Who was the greatest football player of all time?" many people would have no idea what with so many good players nowadays - Kurt Warner might immediately come to mind. Although there are many excellent football players, it is generally agreed that the best football player ever is Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski.
             Bronislau Nagurski was born in Rainy River, Ontario and spent most of his life living just across the U.S. border in International Falls, Minnesota. He spent some time in his youth wrestling. He was a 3-time world heavyweight champion, defeating Dean Detton (1937), Lou Thesz (1939), and Ray Steele (1941). Then he stood 6'2" and weighed about 225. His Hall of Fame ring that he received in 1932 was a size 12 1/2. He was known to be a strong and tough, but nice guy.
             Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski's talents were legendary as a tackle, a fullback, a defensive end and an offensive end, linebacker and a passer. In 1929 he was an all-American defensive tackle, and also made all-America teams that year as a fullback. He was the only man ever picked at two positions. Ballots were found with the 11 (one-platoon) positions listed and only 10 names, Nagurski in two of the spots. Other awards include All-Pro with the Chicago Bears from 1932 to 1934 and he was a charter member of college and pro Halls of Fame.
             Once, in a game at Chicago's Wrigley Field, where the end zone was only nine yards, Bronko scored a winning touchdown by running into and over two opponents. He left one unconscious and the other with a broken shoulder. Unable to curb his momentum, he continued collided with a goalpost and slammed into a brick wall. There is still a crack in the wall to this day. He immediately picked himself up and commented that the other guys hit pretty hard.
             In conclusion, Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski was an awesome and versatile player whose death in January of 1990 was a real tragedy to the Foot...