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National Wrestling Hall of Fame has come a long way

After facing a serious challenge, the United States Wrestling Federation announced in 1972 that Stillwater was selected as the home for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.
The decision came after competitive bids from Stillwater and Waterloo, Iowa. It was a challenging time as the city prepared for the construction of the facility. A challenging time as staff gathered memorabilia to be presented in the museum. The facility was officially dedicated on Sept. 11, 1976.
Myron Roderick, the former Oklahoma State wrestler, head wrestling coach and athletic director, was a driving force in the facility being built in Stillwater. He was the first executive director of the United States Wrestling Federation. He and a Hall of Fame committee paved the way for Stillwater’s selection. Former OSU wrestler Lee Roy Smith was named executive director of the NWHOF in 2004 and recently oversaw a $3.8 million renovation of the facility. It was reopened in time for the annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony earlier this summer. Rest of the story at http://www.stwnewspress.com/oklahoma/the-holt-report-national-wrestling-hall-of-fame-has-come/article_782a70a0-aaf0-11e6-b31c-534f4e10e95a.html?mc_cid=128e5b055c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

December 18, 2016 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized