Legendary Auggie coach, athlete and instructor Edor Nelson ’38 died August 27 at the age of 100. Nelson, who led the Auggie football and baseball teams for nearly four decades, died only nine days after a centennial birthday celebration at Augsburg where hundreds of friends and Auggies turned out to honor him. Nelson’s birthday celebration and his death have garnered strong media attention. Coverage of Nelson’s birthday party and incredible life include:
- KMSP Fox 9: Augsburg legend Edor Nelson turns 10
- Pioneer Press: Augsburg celebrates 100th birthday of coaching pioneer Edor Nelson
- WCCO 4: Augsburg renames football field for 100-year-old alum
- Bring Me the News: Longtime Augsburg college coach Edor Nelson dies at 100
- Examiner.com: Edor Nelson, founder of Augsburg College wrestling program, dies at 100
- KARE 11: Legendary Augsburg coach Edor Nelson dies
- KMSP Fox 9: Legendary coach, American hero Edor Nelson dies at 100
- Star Tribune: Former Augsburg coach Edor Nelson dies at 100
- WCCO 4: Augsburg community mourns loss of sports legend Edor Nelson
Next fall, Augsburg College will rename the main competition rink at the Augsburg Ice Arena as “Ed Saugestad Rink” in honor of the coach who led the Auggies to national prominence in men’s ice hockey during his storied career.