Alan Page

Football player and Supreme Court justice

Alan Page - Football player and Supreme Court justice
Born

August 7th, 1945
79 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An accomplished football player transitioned into a judicial career. Played as a defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears in the National Football League. Contributed to the Vikings' four Super Bowl appearances during the 1970s. After retiring from professional football, served on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1993 to 2015, focusing on legal precedents and public policy issues.

Played in four Super Bowls with the Minnesota Vikings

Served as an Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court

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