Hall of Fame
John Gronski left his mark on the Bemidji State football program and in the record book, exiting in 1989 as one of the most accomplished running backs of all-time. The 1989 All-American honorable mention selection has numerous offensive statistics that rank in the top-five in program history, including single-game rushing (319 yards, first); single-season rushing average (7.9 yards per carry, first); career 100-yard rushing games (14, second); career rushing yards (2,972, third); career rushing yards per game (99 yards, third); among many others. He was also named a team captain and the team MVP in 1989.