chadfrey
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The other day I won an auction on Ebay for a couple of old programs from Hawkeye wrestling - one form 1980 and one from 81. Brought back memories reading names like Barry Davis, the Banach brothers, Gable and seeing the venue as the old field house. Owned a lot of those programs as a kid - and yearbooks. Lost to me now (stolen is more like it) but great to get my hands on again.
It got me thinking about my favorite memories ... take a read and post your own as well. One caveat, however, for readers/posters. I've been living in BFE Kansas for 10 years now. I don't get to see much Hawkeye wrestling much anymore. I am trying, desperately and unsuccessfully, to make that change.
Brands Brothers. With an unmatched work ethic, incredible talent and strength, the twins were instant faves in Carver. Watching them wrestle was incredible. A close second place feeling is the day it was announced they were coming home to coach.
Rico Chiapparelli. Known for the "Chiapparelli Roll." Funner than a barrel full of monkeys to watch when he won - but frustrating as heck when he didn't.
Lincoln McIllravy. The guy could flat-out dominate. It was always fun to watch him dismantle someone. That 56-match win streak was a heck of a lot of fun as well.
1983. First meet in Carver Hawkeye arena. I remember the big gold pipes, the seats getting better and how big the place felt compared to The Field House. I also remember seeing all of those national title trophies on display on the concorse.
1984 - Great year for the Hawks, even better for Jim Zaleksy. Closed off his career with a national title and almost 90 straight wins.
Barry Davis. His career was a thrill ride, the little guy helped Iowa come out of the gates like a rocket. Seeing him strike the "Herky Victory pose" was a joy every darn time.
1986. National finals in Carver, Hawks completly destroy the rest of the nation, but I went nuts for Duane Goldman as he got his first national title with his 132nd career win. It was obvious to everyone there how much it meant to him, and how he beleived he finally had finished some unfinished business.
Royce Alger. The Fall Guy. It was fun to watch him walk on the mat, lean and ready. Even better, seeing him at the Old Captial Mall during the week and playing a few video games at Aladin's Castle with him. Still have a token from that experience.
1980 (ish), my first meet memory in the old field house, my dad scored first-row seats to Iowa Vs Iowa State. The place was packed, we were right behind the cows (Iowa State Cheerleaders). I got Nate Carr's autograph, the only non-Hawkeye wrestler I ever asked for an auto, at that meet.
1988. Iowa beats Iowa State, thanks in no small part to Brooks Simpson. I bought the video from IPTV, it was a moment I never want to forget. With the Hawks on the ropes, unheralded Brooks Simpson caught defending champ Eric Voelker sleeping, turned him center mat and pinned him. Carver erupted, and it was LOUD.
http://www.kcrg.com/sports/85377837.html
Brooks Simpson Interview | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Related Content
It got me thinking about my favorite memories ... take a read and post your own as well. One caveat, however, for readers/posters. I've been living in BFE Kansas for 10 years now. I don't get to see much Hawkeye wrestling much anymore. I am trying, desperately and unsuccessfully, to make that change.
Brands Brothers. With an unmatched work ethic, incredible talent and strength, the twins were instant faves in Carver. Watching them wrestle was incredible. A close second place feeling is the day it was announced they were coming home to coach.
Rico Chiapparelli. Known for the "Chiapparelli Roll." Funner than a barrel full of monkeys to watch when he won - but frustrating as heck when he didn't.
Lincoln McIllravy. The guy could flat-out dominate. It was always fun to watch him dismantle someone. That 56-match win streak was a heck of a lot of fun as well.
1983. First meet in Carver Hawkeye arena. I remember the big gold pipes, the seats getting better and how big the place felt compared to The Field House. I also remember seeing all of those national title trophies on display on the concorse.
1984 - Great year for the Hawks, even better for Jim Zaleksy. Closed off his career with a national title and almost 90 straight wins.
Barry Davis. His career was a thrill ride, the little guy helped Iowa come out of the gates like a rocket. Seeing him strike the "Herky Victory pose" was a joy every darn time.
1986. National finals in Carver, Hawks completly destroy the rest of the nation, but I went nuts for Duane Goldman as he got his first national title with his 132nd career win. It was obvious to everyone there how much it meant to him, and how he beleived he finally had finished some unfinished business.
Royce Alger. The Fall Guy. It was fun to watch him walk on the mat, lean and ready. Even better, seeing him at the Old Captial Mall during the week and playing a few video games at Aladin's Castle with him. Still have a token from that experience.
1980 (ish), my first meet memory in the old field house, my dad scored first-row seats to Iowa Vs Iowa State. The place was packed, we were right behind the cows (Iowa State Cheerleaders). I got Nate Carr's autograph, the only non-Hawkeye wrestler I ever asked for an auto, at that meet.
1988. Iowa beats Iowa State, thanks in no small part to Brooks Simpson. I bought the video from IPTV, it was a moment I never want to forget. With the Hawks on the ropes, unheralded Brooks Simpson caught defending champ Eric Voelker sleeping, turned him center mat and pinned him. Carver erupted, and it was LOUD.
http://www.kcrg.com/sports/85377837.html
Brooks Simpson Interview | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Related Content
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