Paul Hedblom (1999) - Hall of Fame - Macalester College Athletics

Hall of Fame

Paul Hedblom

Class

1953
Induction

1999
Sport(s)

Track & Field, Cross Country

Paul Hedblom was a five-time all-conference performer in track and field and also was a key runner on some good cross country teams.

In 1952 Hedblom helped Macalester take second in the state meet, earning all-conference status in the 440-yard dash and the mile relay. As a senior in 1953 he was team captain and led the Scots to the MIAC championship, returning the trophy to Macalester and ending a four-year string by St. Thomas after Mac dominated the sport in the '40s. Hedblom helped the Scots break a 13-year MIAC record when the mile relay team won the state with a 3:27.5 time. He also made all-conference in the 220-yard dash and 440-yard dash. A former vice-president of the Macalester Community Council, Hedblom is a retired teacher and coach after serving at Hopkins High School for 30 years.

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