Bowling Green State University Athletics
Hall of Fame

John Murnen
- Induction:
- 1979
- Class:
- 1958
John Murnen, was an outstanding lineman on the Falcon football teams of Coach Doyt Perry, which lost only two games in the 1955-57 seasons. Murnen captained the 1957 team and was the team's most valuable player two years in a row. He was twice named to the All-Mid-American Conference team and received honorable mention All-American recognition.Â
Murnen was drafted by the Baltimore Colts, then went on to play semi-professional for the Toledo Tornadoes. After playing he went on to teach and coach in Toledo.Â
John Murnen was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1979.
Murnen was drafted by the Baltimore Colts, then went on to play semi-professional for the Toledo Tornadoes. After playing he went on to teach and coach in Toledo.Â
John Murnen was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1979.
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