Alan C Page

Alan C Page has transitioned from a legendary NFL defensive tackle and MVP to a distinguished Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and education activist. After leading the University of Notre Dame to national championships in 1964 and 1966 as a formidable defensive lineman, Alan C Page was recognized as a Consensus All-American in 1966. His exceptional talent led to him being selected as the 15th overall pick in the first round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Page embarked on an illustrious 15-year professional career, playing defensive tackle for 11 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings (1967-1977) and then for four seasons with the Chicago Bears (1978-1981), notably playing in 218 consecutive games.

In 1992, Page achieved a historic milestone when he was elected as an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, becoming the first African-American to hold this esteemed position. He served on the court for 23 years until his mandatory retirement in 2015. Throughout his legal tenure and into his retirement, Justice Page has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to education advocacy. In 1988, he co-founded the Page Education Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial and mentoring assistance to students of color, fostering academic success and civic engagement.

His remarkable contributions across sports, law, and philanthropy were recognized in 2018 when he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the nation’s highest civilian honors, solidifying his legacy as a leader and changemaker.