Norman Kragseth (Honorary Inductee)
A 1953 Northwestern graduate, Kragseth was a three-year letterwinner for the Wildcats in football from 1950-52. He was named an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection his senior season as a place-kicker/punter. He also played on the basketball and golf teams.
After graduating from Northwestern, Kragseth became a Big Ten and National Football League official. He officiated for five years for the Big Ten, and in 1974, began a 15-year career as an NFL official.
During his NFL career, Kragseth became the first NFL official from Minnesota, and he officiated the first NFL game held in the Metrodome, played between the Vikings and Seahawks. He also worked Super Bowl XIV in Pasadena, Calif., between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams, and in 1988, became an instant replay official. He then worked as a scout and an observer for the NFL Office of Officiating.
