The Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame extends their condolences to the family of Inductee Reggie Wicks.

A Decorah, Iowa native wrestled under Harold Nichols, Iowa State University, and won the 1968 NCAA Championship at 160-pounds before his esteemed coaching career began at Mankato State, Wisconsin Stevens Point and the Naval Academy.

Reggie Wicks was inducted into the IWHOF in 1998.

IWHOF Induction Ceremony and Banquet is Monday, April 8, 2024 honoring Mike Allen, Jay Borschel, Travis Paulson, Trent Paulson and posthumously, Leslie Beers and Arthur Holding.

4:30pm Open House at the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame
5:30pm Social Hour at Heritage Event Center, 229 3rd Ave W, Cresco
6:30pm Dinner and Induction

Call today to reserve your ticket, 563.547.3434

Meet the 2024 IWHOF Inductees:

The Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame, located in Cresco, Iowa, is proud to announce the 2024 inductees to be honored during the induction ceremony on Monday, April 8^th.  The Class of 2024 is a large and diverse group that includes three unbelievable competitors, two 1928 Olympic alternates, and a distinguished, groundbreaking referee.  The 53^rd Annual Awards Banquet and Induction Ceremony will begin with a 5:30 pm social hour, followed by a 6:30 banquet at the McAllister Catering and Heritage Event Center, 229 3^rd Ave West, Cresco.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024:
Leslie Beers – Pocahontas, University of Iowa – 1928 Olympic Alternate, NCAA Champion, 2-time Big Ten Champion.  Posthumous induction.

Arthur Holding – Burt, Iowa State University – 1928 Olympic Alternate, NCAA Champion, 3-time Missouri Valley Champion.  Posthumous induction.

Mike Allen – Waterloo East, Ellsworth College, University of Northern Iowa – one of the nation’s top college and high school wrestling referees, Allen was the first African American to officiate in the Iowa State Tournament, Iowa Wrestling Official of the Year in 1980, 1987, and 1992, worked 23 NCAA Championships, member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Iowa High School Athletic Association Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Jay Borschel – Linn-Mar (Marion), Virginia Tech, University of Iowa – 4-time State Champion, Big Ten Champion, NCAA Champion, 2-time All-American.

Trent Paulson – Lewis Central (Council Bluffs), Iowa State University – 2-time State Champion, 2-time Big 12 Champion, NCAA Champion, 3-time All-American, US Open Champion, 4-time US National Team Member and current Assistant Coach at the University of Virginia.

Travis Paulson – Lewis Central (Council Bluffs), Iowa State University – 3-time State Champion, 3-time All-American, US Open Champion, 4-time US National Team Member and current Associate Head Coach at the University of Virginia.

Banquet tickets are available at the Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce (563.547.3434). Tickets are $30 and advance registration is requested.

The Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame’s sole purpose is the promotion of amateur wrestling.  With a rich history of honoring native Iowans at the annual awards banquet and induction ceremony, the inaugural banquet was held in 1970.  Following the 53^rd annual awards induction ceremony, the number of inductees will include 147 outstanding individuals signifying their contributions to amateur wrestling.  The Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame is located in the Cresco Welcome Center at the intersection of Highway 9 and Elm Street and is open 9-5 M-F.  For more info visit www.iowawrestlinghalloffame.com or Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame on Facebook.