MSU Moorhead Athletics

Native of Benson…Became Moorhead State’s First National Champion, winning the 1961 NAIA wrestling title at 123 pounds…Broken ankle ended bid for second individual championship…posted prep lifetime coaching record of 126-86-8 at Milbank (SD) at Starbuck High Schools…Developed 12 state qualifiers… Elected to Minnesota High School Wrestling Hall of Fame.