Russell Knudsen
Russell Knudsen
  • Title:
    Student-Athlete
  • Previous College Sports Played:
    Men's Basketball
  • Graduating Class:
    1927
  • Induction Class:
    1961
Bio

Russell “Pete” Knudsen played halfback for the Maroons under the leadership of legendary coach Jason Saunderson. In 1926, his senior season, Morningside compiled a 6-2 overall record, and third place finish in the North Central Conference race.

Knudsen served as superintendent of the Natural Gas Pipeline in Dakota City, Neb.