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Tom Speer
Thomas Speer (born August 20, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2005 until 2013, he received national exposure on '' The Ultimate Fighter 6: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra'', fighting as a member of Team Hughes and his subsequent stint in the UFC. Speer also competed in the WEC and Cage Warriors.. Background Born and raised on a crop and dairy farm in Elgin, Minnesota, Speer was a star athlete at Elgin Millville High School, where he was an All-State cornerback in football, received four varsity letters in basketball, and reached the state tournament in wrestling during his senior year. After graduating in 2003, Speer continued to develop his wrestling skills and also began competing in mixed martial arts in the local circuit. On May 29, 2015 Speer married Katie Kirckof. Mixed martial arts career ''The Ultimate Fighter'' While on ''The Ultimate Fighter'', Speer defeated Jon Koppenhaver and Ben Saunders, both by unanimous decision. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elgin, Minnesota
Elgin is a city in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States on Minnesota State Highway 42. The population was 1,089 at the 2010 census. Its annual festival is ''Elgin Cheese Days''. History Elgin was laid out in 1878 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named after Elgin, in Scotland. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Minnesota State Highway 42 and County Highway 2 are two of the main routes in the community. Demographics It has several farms. As of late 2012, the oldest living person in Minnesota lives in Elgin, at age 112. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,089 people, 400 households, and 295 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 418 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hisp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |