Russell Knudsen
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- Title:
- Student-Athlete
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- Previous College Sports Played:
- Men's Basketball
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- Graduating Class:
- 1927
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- 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.