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Princeton’s Kristian Wahlgren recognized by Bears for retirement from the Navy

Princeton native Kristian Wahlgren was recognized during Sunday's Chicago Bears-Tennessee Titans game at Soldier Field for his retirement after 25 years of service for the U.S. Navy. Wahlgren (second from right) was accompanied on the field by his brothers, Kipp (from left), Kai, and Erick. All four are former Princeton High School football players.

Princeton native Kristian Wahlgren was recognized during Sunday's Chicago Bears-Tennessee Titans game at Soldier Field for his retirement after 25 years of service for the U.S. Navy. Wahlgren (second from right) was accompanied on the field by his brothers, Kipp (from left), Kai, and Erick. All four are former Princeton High School football players. Kipp and Kai wore a Brian Urlacher jerseys and Erick had on a Mike Singletary. (Photo provided by Kipp Wahlgren)

By Kevin Hieronymus
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Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL