Background
Hengen, William Lincoln was born on February 12, 1914 in Minneapolis. Son of William Henry and Florence (Melchisedech) Hengen.
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William Lincoln Hengen
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William Lincoln Hengen, American journalist. Recipient Merit award National Bowling Writers, 1959, Flowers for Living bowling award, 1973. Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1944-1946. Member National Bowling Writers (past president); charter member Minnesota State Bowling Association Hall of Fame.
Education
Bachelor, St. Thomas College, St. Paul, 1935.
Career
Writer Minneapolis Journal, 1936-1939. Sunday sports editor Minneapolis Star-Journal and Star Tribune, 1941-1958. Assistant sports editor Minneapolis Star, 1958-1967, sports editor, 1967-1969, columnist, from 1969.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1944-1946. Member National Bowling Writers (past president). Charter member Minnesota State Bowling Association Hall of Fame.
Connections
Married Florence Eleanor Bott, September 12, 1940. Children: Patricia (Mistress Larry Wayne Whittlef), Mary (Mistress William Robert McCleary), William Michael, Catherine (Mistress Randall Curtis Koyonen), Stephen, Elizabeth (Mistress G. Andrew Neynaber).
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Born
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Died
November 20, 2003 (aged 89)
Education
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1935
Career
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1936 - 1939
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1941 - 1958
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1958 - 1967
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1967 - 1969