Hall of Fame
Al Strandberg became an instant starter at safety for the Dragons after transferring to MSU from Minnesota, Crookston. The Strathcona, Minn., native was a cornerstone in the nation's top defense with the Dragons. The team set a national record with five consecutive shutouts in 1981 and finished the regular season unbeaten at 10-0-1, ranking first in the nation. Strandberg was an All-NSIC pick that season, as well as being voted the Dragons' top defensive back. He later signed a professional free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Wranglers of the USFL.
