International Falls in Koochiching County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Frank “Butch” Larson
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2024
1. Frank “Butch” Larson Marker
Frank “Butch” Larson was born in Duluth on May 30, 1912. Frank attended Duluth Denfeld High School and graduated in 1930. Butch attended the University of Minnesota and was a star end from 1932-1934. He earned All-American honors in both 1933 and 1934.
Butch began his coaching career at Duluth Central High School in 1936. During his six-year tenure, his teams compiled a 32-16-0 record. In 1942, Butch was in the Army Air Force and served until 1945. Butch then coached Duluth Junior College to three undefeated seasons from 1946-1948. His 1948 team played in the Junior College Rose Bowl. Butch then became head coach of the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers for two seasons, 1949 and 1950. His 1950 team went 14-2 and lost in the Grey Cup title game. He was out of football in 1951.
In 1952, Butch became the head coach of the International Falls Broncos for the next 22 seasons. Frank “Butch” Larson would coach the Broncos to eight Iron Range Conference championships, a 24-game winning streak, and one State Championship in 1954. His Bronco teams compiled a 126-61-6 record. His overall career high school record was 158-77-6.
Frank “Butch”
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• Duluth Denfeld High School, 1966Frank “Butch” Larson died on September 3, 1983, at the age of 71.
• Minnesota High School Football Coaches Association, 1977
• Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, 1982
• University of Minnesota Athletic, 2006
• Bronco Athletic Hall of Fame, 2012
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1912.
Location. 48° 36.025′ N, 93° 25.117′ W. Marker is in International Falls, Minnesota, in Koochiching County. It is on 3rd Street (Voyageur Highway) (U.S. 71) just south of 12th Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is mounted above eye-level on the front/south facade of the Sports Stadium (International Falls High School Football Field). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: International Falls MN 56649, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Minnesota’s Northland. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2024
2. Frank “Butch” Larson Marker
This marker is 2nd on the right from the Sports Stadium center entrance.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bronislau “Bronko” Nagurski (here, next to this marker); Stuart Nordquist (here, next to this marker); Sports Stadium (here, next to this marker); Frank Youso (a few steps from this marker); Bronko Nagurski Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Jim Crotty (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Smokey Bear Park (approx. half a mile away); Bronko Nagurski (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in International Falls.
Also see . . . Frank "Butch" Larson (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: American gridiron football player and coach. He played on undefeated Minnesota Golden Gophers football teams in 1933 and 1934. The 1934 team was recognized as the national champion, and Larson was a consensus selection at the end position on the 1934 College Football All-America Team.(Submitted on February 28, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)Larson received bachelor and master of arts degrees from Minnesota. From 1936 to 1941, he was a coach at Duluth Central High School. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Force and received nine battle stars. After the war, he coached the football team at Duluth Junior College. From 1952 to 1973, he coached the football team at International Falls High School.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
