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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

John E. Ruhnke

  • Class
    1951
  • Induction
    1980
  • Sport(s)
    Baseball, Men's Basketball, Football

Highlights:

Basketball: Received MIAC honorable mention his senior year. … Started as center all four years in basketball, averaging 15 points per game in senior year. … Was a four-year letterwinner and co-captain his senior year. … Honorable mention all-conference two years. …

Football: Started as defensive tackle in sophomore and junior years in football. Played both offensive and defensive end as a senior. …Three-year letterwinner. … Honorable-mention all-conference.

Baseball: Played right field. … Junior year led the team in triples (5) and home runs (2) and boasted a batting average of .300. Lettered three times.

Greatest Memories: Basketball team finished 2nd in conference and received invitation to the Catholic Invitational Tournament in Albany, New York. … Was 2nd highest scorer on team. In seven football games, played all but two minutes. Caught 12-15 passes for 400 yards and scored two touchdowns as an end.

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