What happened: Page built a Hall of Fame career with Minnesota before earning his law degree in 1978. He later became a Minnesota Supreme Court justice.
Why it matters: Page was the first Black justice to serve on Minnesota's highest court. His career joined elite football achievement with more than two decades of public service.
By the numbers: Page won the 1971 NFL MVP award and served on the Minnesota Supreme Court for 22 years.
What to watch: The Athletic's profile revisits how Page moved from professional football into law and public service.