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MANY, MANY MARATHONS—James Engel has now run 219 marathons after his latest at the Marquette Marathon on Saturday, Sept. 4. It was a special one for the former NMU football player being greeted by current Wildcat athletes at the eight fuel stations. Photo courtesy of James Engel

Former NMU athlete reflects on marathon journey

Travis Nelson, Sports Editor September 29, 2021

James Engel was nine years removed from his college football playing career as a two-time letter-winner at defensive end for NMU from 1974-77. His athleticism was on display at the 1987 Great Lakes State...

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