Hall of Fame
Gustafson was a record-setting wide receiver for the Fighting Sioux during the early 1970's. He teamed with Jay Gustafson to give UND the "Gus-to-Gus" connection for three seasons. While playing for the Sioux he lettered four years, 1971-74, and served as team captain as a senior. He was named to the All-North Central Conference team in 1973 and 1974. Gustafson held the UND record for career receptions with 141, for career touchdowns catches with 19 and TD catches in a season, with 10. In 1972 he helped lead the Fighting Sioux to an appearance in the Camellia Bowl and in 1773 he led the nation in receptions. A native of Duluth, Minn., Gustafson had pro stints with the New Orleans Saints in 1975, the Atlanta Falcons in 1976 and Los Angeles Rams in 1977.