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Hall of Fame

1966-67 Wrestling Team

  • Class
  • Induction
    2021
  • Sport(s)
In 1966 the Bald Eagles won the NAIA national championship with 107 team points, which at the time set a new NAIA championship record. LHU boasted three individual champions: Bill Blacksmith, Jim Blacksmith and Jerry Swope. In 1967, the team repeated as NAIA Champions and racked up 80 points and one individual champion in Ken Melchior. Led by HOF Head Coach Gray Simons.
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