UMD Athletics

Was a tireless fundraiser and a long-time supporter of UMD intercollegiate athletics ... helped found UMD's scholarship fund for student athletes and also was a driving force in the establishment of the Blueline Club of Duluth ... received the Chancellor's Distinguished Service Award from Minnesota-Duluth in 1987 ... is the namesake for the Rasmussen Scholarship Fund, the Rasmussen Scholar-Athlete Award, and the Rasmussen Outstanding Lineman Award (football) at UMD.