University of St. Thomas Athletics

Hall of Fame

Walt Kiesling
Walt Kiesling
  • Induction:
    1974
Skip Ad

Walt Kiesling graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a BA in 1926. As a student, Kiesling was named the 1923 All-State left tackle, and was a captain of the 1925 team. After graduating, Kiesling went on to play pro football for five teams (Duluth Eskimos, Pottsville Maroons, Chicago Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers). He had a 34-year NFL career as a player, assistant coach, and finally a head coach, coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1939-44 and 1954-56. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966.

Skip Ad

Related Videos

Skip Ad
All Videos
Press Conference: Tommie Women's Basketball Head Coach Mandy Pearson
Thursday, March 26
Homegrown Tommies: Chase Cheslock
Thursday, March 19
Postgame: Tommie Women's Basketball, Summit League Semifinals v NDSU
Sunday, March 08
Postgame: Tommie Women's Basketball, Summit League Quarterfinals v ORU
Friday, March 06
All Videos

Related News

Skip Ad
All News
Endres
Tommies to host Minnesota and Northern Colorado
Monday, April 13
Tommie Tennis
Tommie Tennis earns conference win
Sunday, April 12
Men's GOlf
Men’s Golf Finishes Fourth at Robert Kepler Invitational
Sunday, April 12
Laken Lienhard
Softball tops first-place Omaha in key Summit League battle
Sunday, April 12
All News