International Falls Broncos

broncofan19
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International Falls Broncos

Post by broncofan19 »

Am I wrong or am I right. Is it true that the Falls Broncos were named something different before Bronko Nagurski came around. As in the team name. Or were they always called the Broncos? <p></p><i></i>
ifhockey88
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broncos

Post by ifhockey88 »

golden eagles i believe, maybe just the eagles <p></p><i></i>
GivinYaTheBusiness
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They were the Purple People Eaters way back in the day I believe. <p></p><i></i>
broncofan19
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Broncos

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So Who really knows?<br><br>I need a history lesson.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/nerd.gif ALT="8o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>
elliott70
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Re: Broncos

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If I remember right, the Falls did not have just one name. Then Athletic Director, Walt Scheela, (Scheela baseball field fame) thought they should have one name for all sports teams.<br>This was sometime around 1948-1950 I am thinking. He thought Bronco (with a C, after Bronko with a K) would be appropriate. <p></p><i></i>
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