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NWCA Hall of Fame Reception Information
 

The Coaches and Hall of Fame Reception will take place from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza's Commerce Club (top floor) on Thursday, March 13th.

Reception Schedule

6:00 - 7:00 pmFree Beverages, Cash Bar and
Heavy Hors d'ouevres
 
7:00 - 8:00 pmHall of Fame Program

The following formula has been developed by the local organizing committee to determine complimentary ticket distribution:

Number of QualifiersNumber of Tickets
1-51
6-102

Additional banquet tickets are $25.00 each. Tickets must be purchased no later than Wednesday, March 12th. You can contact Melanie DeBoer at deboerm@uiu.edu or 563-425-5700 (payment is required to hold your reservation). Pre-paid tickets can be picked up at the will call table at the door of the reception. Additional tickets will be available for sale at the team registration location.

Hall of Fame Ticket Order Form

Inductees

Gary Bentrim
Wrestled at the University of Northern Iowa winning the NCAA Division II Championship in 1976, 1977 (142 lbs) and in 1978 (158 lbs).

Howie Gangestad
Wrestled at Minnesota State University, Mankato winning the NCAA Division II Championship in 1964 and 1965 (123 lbs). Howie finished 2nd in 1964 NCAA Division I Championships.

Larry Amundson
Wrestled at Minnesota State University, Mankato winning the NCAA Division II Championship in 1968 (177 lbs). Larry earned 3rd place in 1966 and earned 2nd place in 1968 in the NCAA Division I Championships.

Tony Kenning
Wrestled at Minnesota State University, Mankato winning the NCAA Division II Championship in 1995 and 1996 (275 lbs).