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Women’s Wrestling News – # 57

TDR Editor’s Notes ; Some articles of women’s wrestling breaking new ground or more accurately “mat time” in Alabama, South Dakota, Iowa, Montana, and other states. Also have the results of the Individual World Cup Championships in Serbia yet without any USA wrestlers involved there. The clean up article at #12 is about the women who are head coaches on women’s teams. They are also a growing number for women in wrestling.
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1 } – All women’s wrestling tournament makes history
History was made in East Brewton last Friday as the first all women’s wrestling event was held at W.S. Neal High School in the Murder Creek Melee tournament. Under the direction of Coast J.T. Gosnell at W.S. Neal High School, the tournament featured four school teams as part of the history-making event. “I’ve been working with the girls wrestling task force and had this event scheduled in Mobile,” Gosnell said. “But the event was cancelled due to several circumstances. After speaking with the three other schools with the largest group of wrestlers, we were able to get the event rescheduled to take place at W.S. Neal.” Gosnell said school teams from Birmingham, Daphne and Dothan participated in the event with the team from W.S. Neal. “This tournament was fun to watch,” Gosnell said. “Most of the wrestlers had not had an opportunity to wrestle … rest of story at https://www.brewtonstandard.com/2020/12/08/all-womens-wrestling-tournament-makes-history/?mc_cid=6c7e360412&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – KILTY OVER BRUNTIL
Last Friday, history was made for wrestling. For the very first time we witnessed women’s freestyle (WFS) as the Main Event on a wrestling card. Tar Heel Wrestling Club debuted their inaugural Tar Heel Wrestling Open live through FITE. They also made the move many of us probably weren’t expecting to see. Fall 2020 has provided us with various wrestling cards from FloWrestling, but also events from elite wrestling clubs like Nittany Lion and Hawkeye Wrestling Clubs. They have been putting on their own first-of-their-kind live events using streaming platforms Rokfin or FITE, … rest of story at https://www.wreaperwrestling.com/main-event-kilty-over-bruntil/?mc_cid=c2c44a5110&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } – Future Looks Bright For Girls Wrestling In South Dakota
South Dakota recently became the 25th state in the nation to sanction a girls wrestling division at the high school level. While it’s nothing new to see girls participating in the sport, it’s a big-time moment for the state to recognize wrestling as a sport for both girls and boys. “Girls wrestling is something that has been growing around the country in recent years. It was a couple year process with our wrestling advisory committee,” said Dr. Dan Swartos, South Dakota High School Activities Association Executive Director. “Last year, that committee passed a recommendation to add girls wrestling, starting off with four weight classes, starting this year.” On the boys’ side, there are fourteen weight classes, plus two classes of competition. So, why just four total weight classes in girls wrestling? The association says it’s simply just a starting point to get it going. “Not knowing what our population would be [for girls], we thought we’d start off with four weight classes, similar to what Missouri had done,” Swartos explained. “In every surrounding area where girls wrestling has had a first year, it’s really taken off after that. We expect it to grow quite a bit after this first year, even with the really encouraging first year numbers we’re seeing right now.” Rapid City has a wrestling invite this coming weekend. At one point, roughly forty girls were scheduled to wrestle in it – positive signs, indeed. A few years back, 2015, … rest of story at https://www.sdpb.org/blogs/sports-and-leisure/future-looks-bright-for-girls-wrestling-in-sd/?mc_cid=372ecbefe1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – Will there ever be a women’s college tournament like the 2014 WCWA Championships?
The 2020 college season was a banner year for women’s college wrestling. It was the first time that NAIA programs and NCAA programs planned to host separate championships in separate locations. The National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships were held in Adrian, Michigan, but the NAIA women’s championships were canceled due to the coronavirus. The future of the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association (WCWA) tournament is unknown, but history will show that it was the national collegiate women’s wrestling championship that counted for years since it combined schools from every division.  Perhaps no national women’s collegiate tournament in the future will compare to the 2014 WCWA Championships held in St. Louis on January 24-25. Here are a few of the impressive statistics that came from the 10 women who won titles at the tournament. 
— Every champion won at least two WCWA titles apiece during their collegiate careers for a total of 28 WCWA titles between all 10 wrestlers.
— Victoria Anthony of Simon Fraser became the first four-time WCWA champion at the 2014 tournament.
— Helen Maroulis of Simon Fraser became the second four-time WCWA champion at the 2014 tournament. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1607580632439&twSessionId=gqwquxjzzz&postId=895053135&mc_cid=372ecbefe1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – WPU COMPETES IN INAUGURAL DUAL, CLAIMS VICTORY VIA TIEBREAKER
Oskaloosa–The era of Statesmen women’s wrestling finally began Wednesday as the team hosted Indian Hills CC in a non-conference dual meet.  After some team scoring issues were clarified, it was announced that William Penn won the dual 18-17 over the Falcons. WPU (1-0) won four matches, highlighted by two falls, which in the end was the determining factor in the squad being victorious in its inaugural competition.
IHCC (1-3) took the early 8-0 advantage with shutout technical fall wins at 170 and 191 pounds.  After neither team put a wrestler on the match at 101 pounds, the visitors then made it 11-1 with another win via decision at 109.  Chalimar Rodriguez (Fr., Keller, Texas), who jumped up a weight class, did however tally the first points ever for WPU in the 10-2 setback, giving the navy and gold their first team point as well.  If a losing wrestler scores a point in a match decided by decision or technical fall (not in a pin), their team is awarded one point, so at 109 pounds, Indian Hills CC earned three points and WPU earned one point. … rest of story at https://www.statesmenathletics.com/article/8964?mc_cid=d179f0f753&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – Enthusiasm high for girls wrestling at Billings Public Schools
BILLINGS — A big question entering the winter is how many girls would wrestle with the Montana High School Association sanctioning girls wrestling this year. At the three Billings Public Schools high schools, the turnout has been good, according to director of athletics and activities Mark Wahl. At Senior, 20 girls are participating, and four are out for the sport at Skyview. At West, no girls are out for the sport at this point for the first time in four years, coach Jeremy Hernandez said, but he anticipates more participating in the future based on the number of girls wrestling in the local youth programs, including Team Champs. Currently, girls wrestlers are practicing with their boys team members at Senior and Skyview. However, with the turnout ratio, School District 2 is now advertising for a head coach to oversee the girls programs, Wahl said. … rest of story at https://billingsgazette.com/sports/high-school/wrestling/enthusiasm-high-for-girls-wrestling-at-billings-public-schools/article_28b6a675-f51d-52e5-92f9-60e6e20e783c.html?mc_cid=afaeddd782&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – Women’s Wrestling Notches Win Over No. 16 Indiana Tech
FORT WAYNE, Ind. —- The fifth-ranked Life U women’s wrestling team secured another convincing victory today, moving to 4-0 on the season after beating No. 16 Indiana Tech 36-9 on the road. The Running Eagles’ victory saw multiple wrestlers competing up a weight class, but the team worked its way to the victory earning pins at 101, 116, 155, and 191 and technical falls at 123, 136, and 170. In her first appearance of the season, Devyn Gomez got off to a perfect start, controlling her 16th-ranked opponent for just over a minute before winning via pin (1:18). Katalina Bartelt found herself in a dogfight against the No. 11 wrestler at 109, but an unfortunate injury brought her match to a close and tied the teams after two matches at 5-5. At 116, Kory Phillips put the Running Eagles back on top, securing a pin in the second period (4:05). … rest of story at https://liferunningeagles.com/news/2020/12/12/womens-wrestling-notches-win-over-no-16-indiana-tech.aspx?mc_cid=1d3b41c6e1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

8 } – Women’s Wrestling Dominates at Warrior Open
FORT WAYNE, Ind. —- The No. 5 nationally ranked Life University women’s wrestling team finished its Indiana trip today, taking part in the Warrior Women’s Wrestling Open and clinching a first-place overall finish after taking the championship in eight of 10 weight classes. Life U nearly performed the clean sweep Sunday, missing out on champions in only two weight classes. First place finishes were earned by Kory Phillips (109 lbs.), Peyton Prussin (116 lbs.), Julia Vidallon (123 lbs.), Briana Kellin (130 lbs.), Angelina Prado (136 lbs.), Jacquelyn Font (155 lbs.), Jordan Nelson (170 lbs.), and Catherine Palmieri (191 lbs.). Other placers for the Running Eagles included two runners-ups with Devyn Gomez (101 lbs.) and Katie Moore (191 lbs.) and a third-place finish at 143 lbs. by Hailey Finn. … rest of story at https://liferunningeagles.com/news/2020/12/13/womens-wrestling-dominates-at-warrior-open.aspx?mc_cid=1d3b41c6e1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

9} – Adar Pins Olympic Champ Wiebe, Moldova Advances 3 to Finals
BELGRADE, Serbia (December 15) — World champion Yasemin ADAR (TUR) punched her ticket to the 76kg final of the Individual World Cup with a fall over Olympic champion Erica Elizabeth WIEBE (CAN). Adar, a two-time world finalist and four-time European champion, trailed 1-0 after the opening period of her semifinal against Wiebe. Early in the second period, Wiebe fired off a shot and Adar scored an exposure before pinning the Canadian star’s shoulders on the mat to earn the fall.  The 29-year-old Adar was one of four wrestlers from Turkey competing in Tuesday’s semifinals, but the lone Turkish wrestler to reach the finals. She will face Aline ROTTER FOCKEN (GER), who advanced with a 6-4 semifinal win over Aiperi MEDET KYZY (KGZ). Focken led 4-1 after one period. Medet Kyzy battled back in the second period and made the score 4-4 late while still trailing on criteria. Focken responded with a takedown to seal the victory.  … rest of story at https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/adar-pins-olympic-champ-wiebe-moldova-advances-3-finals?mc_cid=065f8820b6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – World Champ Tynybekova Captures Title in Dominant Fashion
Links:
Day 4 Photos
Interview with Maria PREVOLARAKI (GRE)
Interview with Iryna KURACHKINA (BLR)
BELGRADE, Serbia (December 15) — World champion Aisuluu TYNYBEKOVA (KGZ) made it look easy in Belgrade, Serbia, winning the gold medal at the Individual World Cup with four consecutive dominant victories over two days, outscoring her opponents 47-2, capped off by a 14-0 technical superiority in the 62kg final on Tuesday night.
Tynybekova wasted little time scoring in her final against three-time European champion Anastasija GRIGORJEVA (LAT). The 27-year-old Kyrgyzstani women’s wrestler shot a double leg and scored four points early in the match to go up 4-0. She built her lead to 9-0 after two more takedowns and a step out. Needing just one point to finish the match, Tynybekova shot a double leg and lifted Grigorjeva off her feet before bringing her to the mat for a five-point move to put an exclamation point on the match.  … rest of story at https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/world-champ-tynybekova-captures-title-dominant-fashion?mc_cid=065f8820b6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

11 } – Rotter Focken Delivers in Final Women’s Match in Belgrade
Links:
Finals Highlights
Day 5 Photos
Interview with Anastasia NICHITA (MDA)
BELGRADE, Serbia (December 16) — On Wednesday night, Aline ROTTER FOCKEN (GER) delivered in a big way in the final women’s wrestling match of the Individual World Cup in Belgrade, Serbia.
The 29-year-old German secured the gold medal at 76kg with a fall over 2017 world champion Yasemin ADAR (TUR). Rotter Focken, a 2014 world champion and four-time world medalist, led 1-0 at the break after a tactical opening period. Early in the second period, Adar, who defeated Olympic champion Erica WIEBE (CAN) by fall in the semifinals, fired off a double leg. Rotter Focken defended the shot and whipped the Turkish wrestler to her back to secure the fall. Russia claimed the team title in women’s wrestling, finishing with seven medals, including two gold medals. … rest of story at https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/rotter-focken-delivers-final-womens-match-belgrade?mc_cid=4edc48d477&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

12 } – THE WOMEN WHO ARE HEAD COACHES OF WOMEN’S COLLEGE VARSITY TEAMS
One of the signs of the growth of women’s wrestling on the college scene is not only the number of programs being created, but also the new opportunities available for women to coach women’s college wrestling teams. The 2020-21 women’s college wrestling season has started for a number of programs (mostly those in the NAIA), with a number of other teams looking to get their season started after New Years Day. When things get rolling, we will find 14 women on the sideline serving as head coaches of their varsity college women’s wrestling teams. The first trailblazers among women to serve as head coaches of women’s college teams were both Olympians, Marcie Van Dusen at Menlo College and Toccara Montgomery at Lindenwood. Since the helped open the door for other women, there has not been this many women heading college wrestling programs as we see this year. Many of these coaches also had outstanding competitive careers,  … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/December/16/Women-who-coach-college-womens-teams?mc_cid=4edc48d477&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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Wrestling History – # 26

TDR Editor’s Notes ; We have grouped some articles together as they are from similar sources or are related topics such as the last three articles which are tributes to recently deceased wrestling greats ad leaders. Podcasts together (#6), Hall of Fames, Greatest LOss and How wrestling has changed lives are other topics.
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1 } – Central Oklahoma Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Todd Steidley
Professional wrestling, the kind seen on television with wild theatrics and orchestrated moves, will never be confused with the collegiate style that is so popular in Oklahoma and many other states. But it did help attract Todd Steidley to the mat in the late 1960s, igniting a love for the sport that still burns bright. “When I was a little kid I would spend summers with my grandparents in the Claremore-Oologah area and one day my grandpa told me he had signed me up for a wrestling camp in Oologah,” Steidley said. “I had only seen professional wrestling on TV, Cowboy Bill Watts and those guys, and I was fired up. “Then we got there and it wasn’t what I had seen at all, but I loved it. They had a tournament at the end of the camp and I won it and was Outstanding Wrestler. I was hooked after that.” … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2020/11/12/wrestling-hall-of-fame-class-of-2020-todd-steidley.aspx?mc_cid=b4122c2e60&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Friday Feature: A Repeat Title —
EDMOND – The presence of four individual champions gave Central Oklahoma plenty of firepower entering the 2002-03 wrestling season, making the Bronchos heavy favorites to claim a second straight team title. Cole Province (133 pounds), Matt Dodgen (141) and Shawn Silvis (165) were defending champions, while Mark Dodgen was coming off a redshirt year after having won the 125 title in 2000. UCO also had two more returning All-Americans in Chris Saferite (125) and Jeff Henning (184), though Saferite would end up redshirting as Mark Dodgen finished his career. … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2020/11/20/friday-feature-a-repeat-title.aspx?mc_cid=46ecd7f19c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – Final Episode Of Etched In Stone Podcast with Mark Churella
The third and final episode of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling Etched In Stone – Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring special guest Mark Churella is now available. Hosted by Hall of Fame wrestling writer, broadcaster and announcer Jason Bryant, the podcast explores the career of the Hall of Fame Distinguished Member who was a four-time All-American and the first three-time NCAA wrestling champion for the University of Michigan.
Listen to Episodes I, II and III through Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. Click here to read the digital storybook for Churella. The EIS audio series features legendary wrestlers discussing the trials and tribulations they encountered on the way to becoming one of wrestling’s best. Podcasts also include … rest of story at https://nwhof.org/blog/final-episode-of-etched-in-stone-podcastwith-special-guest-mark-churella-launches/?mc_cid=2514c7e76e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } – Will the real GOAT please stand up?
This GOAT thing has gotten out of hand. You know, Greatest Of All Time. It’s an acronym to show reverence and appreciation for those who have reached the highest level of a sport or a profession.  These days, it’s used as a term of endearment for anyone who hits a big move or wins a big match or is a fan favorite. All it takes to enter the GOAT conversation is an emoji on social media (typically of a goat) along with a picture or a video. That’s it. 
If you like one of your teammates, call him the GOAT. If a wrestler gets a fall, call her the GOAT. If a wrestler raises his or her hand in jubilation, call him or her the GOAT. 
Credentials and logic are meaningless to be a GOAT these days. 
Entering the actual GOAT conversation takes work, and the rules for consideration are constantly changing. Remember, this is evaluating someone as the Greatest Of All Time, not Greatest At The Time (GATT). 
There are different categorizations (high school, college, international), but domestic GOAT … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1606699803599&twSessionId=sbewiikghs&postId=880303135&mc_cid=9fce5d3dda&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – Kerry McCoy: My Greatest Loss
Kerry McCoy was a two-time NCAA champion for Penn State (1994, ’97) and a three-time All-American (1994-95, ’97) who compiled a 131-1 record at heavyweight during his final three seasons of college. He transitioned into a highly successful career on the Senior level, becoming a two-time Olympian (2000, 2004), a four-time World teamer (1998, 2001-03), a 2003 World silver medalist, and a five-time U.S. National champion. 
McCoy reflects on a loss he suffered as a sophomore when he competed for Longwood High School in Middle Island, New York.
PURE MISERY 
“I started wrestling in seventh grade and I didn’t wrestle varsity until tenth grade. I made my way up and I wasn’t anything special. My sophomore year was the first year I was wrestling varsity and I had a decent year. My record was 17-6 or something like that. I lost six matches during my sophomore year.  “What we do in New York is we have leagues, counties, and state. League qualifies you for the county or … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1606964707167&twSessionId=nnpseppgpf&postId=882356135&mc_cid=580d0bc2a3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – WRESTLER FOR LIFE STORY OF THE WEEK: THE MIDDLE GROUND
USA Wrestling’s “Wrestler for Life” program is accepting submissions for “The Story of the Week”. It can be about anything wrestling related, whether it’s a particular wrestling match you’ll never forget, or a life lesson that the sport taught you. If your story is chosen, it will be featured on TheMat.com, and winners will receive a USA Wrestling t-shirt.
Send your submissions to: Wrestlerforlife@usawrestling.org
This week’s submission is by two-time Greco-Roman Olympian and Wheaton College head coach Jim Gruenwald. It originally appeared in the Wheaton Wrestling Newsletter.
“Fatigue makes cowards of us all,” is a quote by General George Patton which led to a Gruenwald Corollary that “Everyone is looking for a reason to quit, give them one.” The statement may be a bit hyperbolic, for the rare wrestler that isn’t looking for a reason to quit may exist. However, for the most part, once that fatigue sets in, wrestlers start making excuses which inevitably leads to conceding positions and the match regardless of any late match urgency or desperation. Matches don’t start that way. We start matches feeling like a hammer, or at least we should. Every match should begin with the confidence, whether realistic … rest of story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/December/03/Wrestler-for-Life-Story-of-the-Week-The-middle-ground?mc_cid=29548697b5&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – PODCASTS — #182 Mike McMullan – Private Equity Investor & 4x All American
Mike McMullan was a 4x All American for Northwestern. Today, he works in private equity and in this conversation we talk about Mike’s experience at Wyoming Seminary, the Big 10 vs the Ivy League, and the parallels between coaching and private equity.  … rest of story at https://wrestlingchangedmylife.com/mcmullan/?mc_cid=0d9bace552&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
#189 Jason Welch – Head Coach at San Francisco State, 3x All American
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Jason Welch is a California legend ladies and gents! He was a 4x California high school state finalist and 3x champ.  He took his talents to the Big 10 and was a 3x All American for Northwestern. Today, he’s the head coach at San Francisco State.  Enjoy it folks! … podcast at https://wrestlingchangedmylife.com/189-jason-welch-head-coach-at-san-francisco-state-3x-all-american/?mc_cid=f9e49e1788&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – Rulon Gardner and the lonely afterglow of Olympic gold
The wrestler’s journey from Wyoming to Olympic glory was one of the stories of Sydney 2000. His life afterwards has been just as compelling.
In the opening scene of the Olympic Channel’s new documentary film, Rulon, the titular character, a hulking figure, hangs his gold medal around the neck of a middle-aged man outside a hotel ballroom in Chicago. The two smile for a photo. Once – when he was 200lbs lighter and sporting a singlet – Rulon Gardner was the face of a Got Milk? ad, a sheepishly smiling America hero, and as he moves on from that photo op to deliver a speech at a dairy conference, Gardner appears acutely aware of the contrast between that version of himself and this one. “I’m not as famous as I used to be,” the two-time Olympian says in a voiceover, “but eventually I’m going to get to where I want to be.”
Rulon catches up with the Greco-Roman wrestler at a time of transition. … rest of story at https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/nov/18/rulon-garnder-sydney-olympics-wrestling-gold?mc_cid=d63f9879b6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

8 } – The 158-pound bracket at the 1994 NCAA Championships defies logic
(Note – this was at UNC in Chapel Hill)
How is it possible that one bracket at the NCAA Championships could produce so much history? Well, the 158-pound bracket did just that by producing five current Division I head coaches and four wrestlers who combined 10 individual NCAA titles — the most cumulative titles in one NCAA Division I bracket. 
Here is a breakdown of the head coaches and NCAA champions that came out of the bracket.
Future Division I head coaches in the bracket
— Dan Wirnsberger (Michigan State) is the current head coach at Bucknell
— Jim Andrassy (Kent State) is the current head coach at Kent State … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1608183632932&twSessionId=lszbyjjncw&postId=906751135&mc_cid=4edc48d477&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

9} – Dan Hodge was a legend in every way
Dan Hodge never lost a match in college, won an Olympic medal and is the only wrestler to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. But his most impressive feat may have come after he celebrated his 80th birthday. He demonstrated his ability to crush an apple with one hand. The Perry, Oklahoma native won a state high school title in 1951 before going on to a phenomenal collegiate career at the University of Oklahoma. In college, the 6-foot-1 Hodge went 46-0 with 36 pins. He won three NCAA titles at 177 pounds, pinning all three of his opponents in the finals. He twice was named the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler. … rest of story at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24048?mc_cid=0d946e15c0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – Legendary SOU wrestling coach Bob Riehm dies at 83
By: SOU Sports Information
ASHLAND – Bob Riehm, the NAIA Hall-of-Fame coach who turned the Southern Oregon University wrestling program into a national power, died peacefully Monday. He was 83. Riehm presided over the Raider men’s wrestling team for 25 years, won three national championships, and mentored 100 NAIA All-Americans. His legendary run as a coach and educator at the school began in 1969. Today, his legacy lives on in the gymnasium named for him, Bob Riehm Arena, at SOU’s Lithia Motors Pavilion. “Bob Riehm’s name and legacy is unmatched in the halls of SOU and NAIA wrestling,” … rest of story at https://souraiders.com/news/2020/11/24/mens-wrestling-legendary-sou-wrestling-coach-bob-riehm-dies-at-83.aspx?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

11 } – Former Chairman Of Board Jim Keen Passes AwayShare
Former National Wrestling Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board of Governors and Order of Merit recipient Jim Keen passed away on Tuesday. He received the Hall of Fame’s Order of Merit award in 2004 and was chairman from 2004-13 after serving as vice chairman from 2000-03. His son Tom, who is president of athletic and apparel company Cliff Keen Athletic (CKA), currently serves on the Hall of Fame’s Board of Governors while his father Cliff, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member in the Charter Class of 1976, was a board member from 1982-91. His uncle Paul was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member in 1977. We are saddened to hear of the loss of Jim Keen, who worked tirelessly on behalf of our Hall of Fame and the sport that he loved so dearly. On behalf of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Board of Governors and … rest of story at https://nwhof.org/blog/former-chairman-of-board-jim-keen-passes-away/?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

12 } – Bob Kauffman, former NCAA Division II wrestling champion at Edinboro, dies at age 58
Former Edinboro University wrestler Bob Kauffman, a 1986 NCAA Division II champion with the Fighting Scots, died Nov. 13 at age 58. Kauffman, an Edinboro wrestling hall of fame inductee, was a Fountain Hills, Arizona, resident. He owned Advacoat Concrete Floor Coatings. Kauffman was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa, where he attended school and wrestled through high school. He was a multiple state medalist and a 1981 state champion, accomplishments that got him recruited by the Division I University of Iowa Hawkeyes and legendary coach Dan Gable. However, it was Edinboro coach Mike DeAnna who was in Kauffman’s corner when the middleweight became an NCAA champ. Kauffman transferred to Edinboro for his senior season on the mat. He capped his college wrestling career with a victory in the 150-pound championship match of the Division II tournament at Edwardsville, Illinois. … rest of story at https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/college/2020/12/19/campus-bob-kauffman-former-ncaa-division-ii-wrestling-champion-edinboro-dies-age-58/3945820001/?mc_cid=ed5fd11129&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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