1990 Death Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski, football hall of famer, dies at 81 1941 Event Sandor Szabo beats B Nagurski in St. Louis, to become wrestling champ 1941 Event Bronko Nagurski beats Ray Steele in Minn, to become wrestling champ 1940 Event Ray Steele beats B. Nagurski in St. Louis, to become wrestling champ 1939 Event Bronko Nagurski beats Lou Thesz in Houston, to become wrestling champ 1908 Birthday Bronko Nagurski, NFL fullback for the Chicago Bears