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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