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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Athletics

THE OFFICIAL SITE OF SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CARDINAL ATHLETICS

Hall of Fame

Anthony "Tony" Prelesnik

  • Class
    1931
  • Induction
    1972
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Men's Hockey

Highlights:

Oldest of three brothers each of whom had outstanding athletic careers at Saint Mary's. … In 1930, Coach Tom Skemp named him to All-SMC team at left guard.
Winona sports editor called him only man capable of playing on any university team in the U.S.

Football:
Played tackle and guard on defense. … Named All-State three years in a row.

Hockey: Played left wing and center for SMC’s first two hockey seasons. … Named All-American his senior year. … Scored 8 goals in one game. … Scored 31 of 54 team goals during 1931. … Played two years pro hockey with Chicago Shamrocks.

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