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Chicago Bears Hall of Fame NFL running back Bronko Nagurski was originally scouted on the Ontario side of the Manitoba/Ontario border in Rainy River. Ironically, his son played as an "American" OL for the Hamilton Tigers after graduating from Notre Dame.

Nagurski was discovered and signed by University of Minnesota head coach Clarence Spears, who drove to International Falls and arriving watched Nagurski out plowing a field. According to legend, Spears asked directions to the nearest town, and Bronko lifted his plow and used it to point in the direction of town. Spears admitted he concocted the story on his long drive back to the University of Minnesota.

That's the type of story Leo Cahill would have concocted given the opportunity.
Bronco Nagurski Jr. played as a Canadian for Hamilton. The rules were similar back then to now, as a player who had a Canadian parent could get his Canadian citizenship and play as a non-import. Bronko Jr. qualified because of his Dad. Hamilton really cleaned up on those type of players at that time. G Bill Danychuk, FB Gerry McDougal, DE Ron Ray, DB Ted Page, DB Billy Waite and then several players who became Canadians after 5 years living in Canada. Of they were a power house in those years.