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    Martin C. Riessen
    Martin C. Riessen

    Contemporary Era:
    1984 Charter Inductee



    06/08/2011

    Northwestern Big Ten Medal of Honor All-Time Winners

    Complete list of Northwestern's Big Ten Medal of Honor Winners

    As Northwestern's top-ranked tennis player, Riessen won the Big Ten singles and doubles titles for three years starting in 1962, making him NU's only three-time winner. He also reached the NCAA singles finals three years in a row and was successful as a professional tennis player. A two-sport athlete, Riessen also started as guard on the basketball team for three straight years.