Dick Wildung
[5] He was a starter at tackle position, both on offense and defense, for the undefeated 1940 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team that was ranked No."[5] George A. Barton of The Minneapolis Tribune described him as "remarkably fast and active" who was able not only to open "gaping holes" in the line but also to lead plays down the field, clearing the way with "brutal downfield blocking".[11] He was also an "iron man" player who played on defense as well, including all 60 minutes of Minnesota's 1941 victories over Washington, Michigan, Northwestern, Nebraska, and Iowa.[19] In announcing Wildung's selection as an All-American, Associated Press sports editor Dillon Graham wrote: It was Minnesota's powerful line, plus [Bruce] Smith, that carried the Gophers to a perfect record and the No.[26] He was one of several players, along with Bruce Smith, Ray Frankowski, Urban Odson, and Merv Pregulman, who served in the military before resuming their football careers with the Packers.[1][30] He was described as a "tough-as-nails tackle" who missed only two games in seven seasons" and played on both offense and defense at a time when "two-way linemen ... were becoming a dying breed.During the off-season, he ran a hardware, appliance, and plumbing business in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, in partnership with his brother-in-law.[31][33] Wildung announced his retirement from football in July 1954, indicating his intention to work full time at his hardware store in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.