Wrestling

Photographs that span the history of wrestling at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.

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Inches from the back to the mat

2019

Alt Text: Close up of a UNI wrestler with his back on the mat as someone holds a yardstick measuring his distance from shoulder to the mat. He wears a white singlet and headgear. Black and white image.
2000 Paul Hynek

2000

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Paul Hynek wrestles his opponent (maroon) during a match inside the West Gym. He wears a purple NI singlet and black headgear. Color image.
2000 Tony Davis completes

2000

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Tony Davis wrestles against his opponent on the mat. He wears a purple singlet and white headgear. His opponent wears a blue singlet. Color image.
1999 Antonio (Tony) Davis

1999

Alt Text: Male wrestler stands in front of a panther image. He wears a button down plaid shirt and a baseball hat. Black and white image.
1999 Mark Rial

1999

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Mark Rial grapples with his opponent inside the West Gym. He wears a purple singlet and white headgear. His opponent wears a red and white singlet. Color image.
1997 Ben Barton competes

1997

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Ben Barton grapples with his opponent on the mat inside the West Gym. He wears a purple singlet and white headgear. Spectators fill the stands in the background. Color image.
1997 Chris Bahr competes

1997

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Chris Bahr grapples with his Missouri opponent on the mat inside the West Gym. He wears a purple singlet and white headgear. Spectators fill the stands in the background. Color image.
1997 match

1997

Alt Text: Close-up of two men wrestling. Both have dark hair, one is wearing a white headgear and the other is wearing a black headgear. Black and white image.
1997 NCAA tournament in the Dome

1997

Alt Text: Eight wrestling mats cover the UNI Dome floor during the 1997 NCAA wrestling tournament. Fans pack the stands as wrestlers grapple on the mats below. Color image.
1997 Nebraska match

1997

Alt Text: Close up of a UNI wrestler grappling with a Nebraska wrestler. An NCAA referee stands beside the action inside West Gym. Black and white image.
1997 squad photo

1997

Alt Text: UNI wrestling team photo. They sit, kneel, and stand in front of a brick wall that holds names of legendary UNI wrestlers. They wear dark singlets. Black and white image.
1995 Dan Kjeldgaard 158 lbs.

1995

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Dan Kjeldgaard grapples with his opponent on the mat. He wears a purple singlet and white headgear. The leg of a referee is in the foreground. Color image.
1995 Scott Murray 126 lbs.

1995

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Scott Murray grapples with an opponent during a match. He wears a purple singlet and the opponent wears navy and red. Color image.
1993 Andrew (Andy) Showalter

1993

Alt Text: Spotlight photo of UNI wrestler Andrew Showalter grappling with another wrestler on the mat. Black and white image.
1993 Brian Benning 177 lbs.

1993

Alt Text: UNI wrestling's Brian Benning wrestles with an opponent on the mat. They both wear dark singlets. Black and white image.
1993 Burke Tyree 118 lbs.

1993

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Burke Tyree in the starting position during a match. they both wear headgear and dark singlets. The crowd sits on the bleachers. Black and white image.
1993 Cur Bennethum 167 lbs.

1993

Alt Text: 167 lb. UNI wrestler Cur Bennethum wrestles his opponent on the mat during a match. He wears a white headgear and dark singlet. Black and white image.
1993 Jason Wedgbury 167 lbs.

1993

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Jason Wedgbury grapples on the mat with an opponent during a wrestling match. He wears a Northern Iowa singlet and white headgear. Black and white image.
1993 Justin Greelee hwt.

1993

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI heavyweight wrestler Justin Greelee. He sits on a weight machine with arms crossed in front. He wears a white t-shirt. Black and white image.
1993 squad photo

1993

Alt Text: UNI wrestling team photo taken in the West Gym. They sit, kneel, and stand in rows of three. Wrestlers wear dark singlets. Black and white image.
1993 squad photo in color

1993

Alt Text: UNI wrestling team photo taken in the West Gym. They knee and stand next to cycling machines. They wear t-shirts and shorts. Color image.
1992 Andy Showalter in West Gym

1992

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Andy Showalter grapples with an opponent in the West Gym. He wears a purple singlet and white headgear. Fans sit in the stands behind him. Color image.
1992 coaches watch from bench

1992

Alt Text: UNI wrestler holds his opponent in an arm bar during a wrestling match inside West Gym. He wears a white headgear and a purple singlet. The opponent wears red. Coaches look on in the background. Color image.
1992 Jamie Byrne during match

1992

Alt Text: Two male wrestlers grapple on the mat. A referee makes a call. Spectators fill the bleachers. Black and white image.
1992 Rich Powers 177 lbs.

1992

Alt Text: 177 lb. wrestler Rich Powers grapples with an opponent on the mat at the UNI Dome. They both wear dark singlets. Coaches and fans sit in the background. Black and white image.
1992 Scott Hassel during Purdue match

1992

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Scott Hassel wrestles an opponent from Purdue inside the West Gym. He wears a dark singlet and white headgear. Fans sit in the bleachers watching. Black and white image.
1992 Steve Hartle during match

1992

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Steve Hartle wrestles an opponent inside the West Gym. He wears a dark singlet and white headgear. Fans sit in the bleachers watching. Black and white image.
1992 wrestling mat-aide

1992

Alt Text: Seven females wearing Northern Iowa Mat-Aide sweatshirts stand outside of an office door. Black and white image.
1991 Coach Don Briggs

1991

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestling coach Don Briggs. He wears a suit and tie. Black and white image.
1988 Mike Schwab

1988

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler Mike Schwab. He wears a striped warm up. Black and white image.
1987 Jeff Weatherman

1987

Alt Text: Headshot of men's wrestler Jeff Weatherman. He wears a dark singlet. Black and white image.
1987 meet photo by Bill Witt

1987

Alt Text: Two men grapple during a UNI wrestling meet. Both wear headgear and dark singlets. Photo by Bill Witt. Black and white image.
1987 Mike Schwab at Iowa match

1987

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Mike Schwab grapples with his opponent during a meet inside the West Gym. The stands are packed with spectators. Black and white image.
1986 Jeff Clutter

1986

Alt Text: Headshot of men's wrestler Jeff Clutter. He wears a dark singlet. Black and white image.
1985 Bob Bowlsby presents Hall of Fame Award

1985

Alt Text: Two men in suits stand next to each other. One is holding a large "Hall of Fame" award plaque. Black and white image.
1983 press guide photo by Bill Witt

1983

Alt Text: Press photo of the UNI wrestling team posing inside the weight room. They are shirtless as they sit and stand around a piece of gym equipment. Photo by Bill Witt. Black and white image.
1982 press guide photo by Bill Witt

1982

Alt Text: Members of the UNI men's and women's cheer squad complete a stunt pyramid on the 50 yard line of the football field in the UNI Dome. Five females are stacked on five males in a tower formation. Photo by Bill Witt. Black and white image.
1980 Coach Chuck Patten by Dan Grevas

1980

Alt Text: UNI wrestling coach Chuck Patten leans on a water cooler during a match. He wears a plaid suit jacket. Two other males stand next to him. Photo by Dan Grevas. Black and white image.
1980 coach in conference

1980

Alt Text: UNI wrestling coach Chuck Patten talks with a wrestler during a match. Coach wears a dark suit and the wrestler wears a dark singlet. Black and white image.
1980 Dion Cobb

1980

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Dion Cobb. He has dark hair and dark eyes and wears a dark colored warm up. Black and white image.
1980 Joe Gormally by Bill Witt

1980

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Joe Gormally in the wrestling start position on the mat against his opponent. Both wear headgear and dark singlets. A photographer sits in the background with his camera. Photo by Bill Witt. Black and white image.
1980 Ken Gallagher in action

1980

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Ken Gallagher riding in the top position and working the arm bar against his opponent. They both wear headgear and dark singlets. Black and white image.
1980 match by Dan Grevas

1980

Alt Text: UNI wrestler performs a half nelson against his opponent. They both wear headgear and dark singlets. Photo by Dan Grevas. Black and white image.
1980 ref checking the back by Bill Oakes

1980

Alt Text: A referee leans in close and checks the back of an opponent wrestler for the pin call. UNI's wrestler is in the dominant position. Photo by Bill Oakes. Black and white image.
1980s Near wrist pinning combination by Bill Oakes

1980

Alt Text: Close up of UNI wrestler grappling with his opponent on the mat in the dominant position. They both wear dark singlets and white headgear. Black and white image.
1979 Bill Donnelly

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler Bill Donnelly. He wears a light colored singlet. Black and white image.
1979 Bob Knipp

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler Bob Knipp. He wears a light colored singlet. Black and white image.
1979 Brad Phipps

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler Brad Phipps wearing a dark warm up jacket. Black and white image.
1979 Craig Poolman

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler Craig Poolman. He wears a light colored singlet. Black and white image.
1979 Dave Prehm 118 lbs.

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Dave Prehm. He wears a light singlet. Black and white image.
1979 Gary Benrim

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Gary Benrim. He wears a light singlet. Black and white image.
1979 Gary Bentrim in photo by Jim Humphrey

1979

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Gary Bentrim holds his opponent in a cradle as the referee looks on closely. A scoreboard stands in the background. Photo by Jim Humphrey. Black and white image.
1979 James M. (Jim) Miller

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler James M. (Jim) Miller. He wears a dark warm up with a light hood. Black and white image.
1979 Jeff Melvin

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler Jeff Melvin. He wears a light singlet. Black and white image.
1979 Jim Swieter

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler Jim Swieter. He wears glasses and a light singlet. Black and white image.
1979 Joe Gormally

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler Joe Gormally. He wears glasses and a light singlet. Black and white image.
1979 John Windolf

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler John Windolf. He wears glasses and a singlet. Black and white image.
1979 Keith Poolman

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Keith Poolman wearing a singlet. He has blond hair and blue eyes. Black and white image.
1979 Ken Gallagher

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Ken Gallagher wearing a singlet. He has blond hair and blue eyes. Black and white image.
1979 Ken Snyder

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Ken Snyder wearing a singlet. He has blond hair and blue eyes. Black and white image.
1979 Ken Wilkins

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Ken Wilkins wearing a singlet. He has dark hair and light eyes. Black and white image.
1979 Kevin Finn 134 lbs.

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's 134 lb. wrestler Kevin Finn wearing a singlet. He has dark hair and light eyes. Black and white image.
1979 Kevin Kurth

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Kevin Kurth wearing a singlet. He has light hair and wears glasses. Black and white image.
1979 Kirk Myers

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Kirk Myers wearing a singlet. He has light hair and light eyes. Black and white image.
1979 Larry Luttrell

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Larry Luttrell wearing a singlet. He has light hair and light eyes. Black and white image.
1979 match

1979

Alt Text: Wrestling match between a UNI wrestler and his opponent on mat number 4 in the UNI Dome. One wrestler is avoiding a pin as the other grapples on the top. Spectators line the background behind a rope. Black and white image.
1979 match in the Dome

1979

Alt Text: Two wrestlers grapple on the mat in a neutral defense position on mat number 1. UNI wears a light singlet with black tights. A referee is seen at the left of the photograph. Scorekeepers and other wrestlers stand and sit at a table behind the mat, with empty bleachers lining the background at the UNI Dome. Black and white image.
1979 meet in West Gym

1979

Alt Text: Wrestlers from UNI and University of Iowa grapple on the mat in a neutral defense position. Both wear dark singlets and headgear. Scorekeepers sit at a table behind the mat. Spectators sit in bleachers. Black and white image.
1979 meet with Iowa

1979

Alt Text: UNI wrestler tries to take down his opponent during a meet with Iowa at the UNI Dome. Both wear dark singlets. Spectators fill the bleachers in the background. Black and white image.
1979 Mike McCready

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler Mike McCready. He has light eyes and dark hair, and wears a light Northern Iowa jersey. Black and white image.
1979 Mike Woodall

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Mike Woodall. He has light hair and eyes and wears a singlet. Black and white image.
1979 Paul Herder 126 lbs.

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's 126 lb. wrestler Paul Herder. He has light hair and eyes and wears a singlet. Black and white image.
1979 Randy Omvig

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Randy Omvig. He has dark hair and eyes and wears a dark warm up with a white hood. Black and white image.
1979 Ross Yoder

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI men's wrestler Ross Yoder. He wears glasses and a dark warm up with a striped collar. Black and white image.
1979 Tom Garcia 126 lbs.

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI 126 lb. wrestler Tom Garcia. He wears a dark jacket with a white hood. Black and white image.
1979 Tony Wessley

1979

Alt Text: Headshot of UNI wrestler Tony Wessley. He has curly hair and wears a singlet. Black and white image.
1978 Gary Bentrim has foe on his back

1978

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Gary Bentrim finds himself in a headlock as he wrestles an opponent during a match in the UNI Dome. The referee signals a three-point gain for the opponent with 31 seconds left in the period. Black and white image.
1978 match

1978

Alt Text: Two men's wrestlers grapple during a match in the UNI Dome. Both wear dark singlets as one attempts to take down the other in a leg maneuver. Black and white image.
1978 team trophy for NCAA Div. II by Dan Grevas

1978

Alt Text: UNI wrestling receives the team trophy for 1978 NCAA Division II wrestling championship. It is wooden with metal plating showing the NCAA Logo. Photo by Dan Grevas. Black and white image.
1971 118 lb. winners

1971

Alt Text: Photo of 1971 wrestlers on the podium inside a gymnasium during the 118 lb. NCC champions awards presentation. UNI wrestler places first, followed by three males from other teams placing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Black and white image.
1971 134 lb. winners

1971

Alt Text: Photo of 1971 wrestlers on the podium inside a gymnasium during the 134 lb. NCC champions awards presentation. UNI wrestler places first, followed by three males from other teams placing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Black and white image.
1971 158 lb. winners

1971

Alt Text: Photo of 1971 wrestlers on the podium inside a gymnasium during the 158 lb. NCC champions awards presentation. UNI wrestler places third, followed by three males from other teams placing 1st, 2nd, and 4th. Black and white image.
1971 167 lb. winners

1971

Alt Text: Photo of 1971 wrestlers on the podium inside a gymnasium during the 167 lb. NCC champions awards presentation. UNI wrestler places second, followed by three males from other teams placing 1st, 3rd, and 4th. Black and white image.
1971 177 lb. winners

1971

Alt Text: Photo of 1971 wrestlers on the podium inside a gymnasium during the 177 lb. NCC champions awards presentation. UNI wrestler places second, followed by three males from other teams placing 1st, 3rd, and 4th. Black and white image.
1971 190 lb. winners

1971

Alt Text: Photo of 1971 wrestlers on the podium inside a gymnasium during the 190 lb. NCC champions awards presentation. UNI wrestler places first, followed by three males from other teams placing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Black and white image.
1971 Coach Patten teaches a move

1971

Alt Text: UNI men's wrestling coach Patten oversees a wrestling move with two wrestlers inside a gymnasium. One stands with his leg up as the other grabs his knee. Black and white image.
1971 hwt winners

1971

Alt Text: Photo of four 1971 wrestlers on the podium inside a gymnasium during the heavyweight NCC champions awards presentation. Several people sit on bleachers behind the podium. Black and white image.
1971 NCC 150 lb. winners

1971

Alt Text: Photo of four 1971 wrestlers on the podium inside a gymnasium during the 150 lb. NCC champions awards presentation. UNI wrestler takes first place, with other wrestlers taking 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place. Several people sit on bleachers behind the podium. Black and white image.
1971 squad photo

1971

Alt Text: 1971 wrestling team group shot inside a gymnasium. They sit on bleachers wearing singlets with an I on the front, warm ups, black tights, and white shoes. Black and white image.
1971 wrestling prospect no.1

1971

Alt Text: 1971 wrestling prospect talks with a coach. He wears a "J" letter jacket and the coach wears a cardigan sweater. Award plaques hang on a wall in the background. Black and white image.
1971 wrestling prospect no.2

1971

Alt Text: 1971 wrestling prospect talks with a coach and another male. He wears a plaid shirt and jeans, the coach wears a suit and tie, and the other male wears a v-neck sweater and turtleneck. Award plaques hang on a wall in the background. Black and white image.
1971 wrestling prospect no.3

1971

Alt Text: 1971 wrestling prospect and coach sit together at a table during a discussion. He wears a button down shirt, and coach wears a suit. Books line a shelf in the background underneath a clock and a bulletin board. Black and white image.
1971 wrestling prospect no.4

1971

Alt Text: 1971 wrestling prospect speaks with a coach and another man as they sit in an office with two desks, two chairs, and a file cabinet. The coach and prospect sit in chairs as the other man stands behind. Coach wears a suit and tie. Pictures of athletes hang on the wall in the background. Black and white image.
1970 Bob Boeck

1970

Alt Text: 1970 men's wrestler Bob Boeck stands in a ready position for a photo. He wears a light colored wrestling singlet with an 'I' on front, black tights, and wrestling shoes. Black and white image.
1970 Chuck Heene

1970

Alt Text: UNI men's wrestler Chuck Heene poses in the ready position. He wears a dark UNI warm up jacket and dark warm-up pants. Black and white image.
1970 Clint Young

1970

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Clint Young stands in the ready position. He wears a light colored singlet with black tights and white wrestling shoes. Black and white image.
1970 Dave Nicol

1970

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Dave Nicol stands in the ready position. He wears a light colored singlet with black tights and white wrestling shoes. Black and white image.
1970 Dave Pike

1970

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Dave Pike stands in the ready position. He wears a light colored singlet with black tights and white wrestling shoes. Black and white image.
1970 George Ritland

1970

Alt Text: UNI men's wrestler George Ritland poses in the ready position. He wears a dark UNI warm up jacket and dark warm-up pants. Black and white image.
1970 Jim Neighbors

1970

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Jim Neighbors stands in the ready position. He wears a light colored singlet with black tights and white wrestling shoes. Black and white image.
1970 Mark Fox

1970

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Mark Fox stands in the ready position. He wears a light colored singlet with black tights and white wrestling shoes. Black and white image.
1970 Mike Ott

1970

Alt Text: UNI wrestler Mike Ott stands in the ready position. He wears a light colored singlet with black tights and white wrestling shoes. Black and white image.
1970 Randy Omvig

1970

Alt Text: UNI men's wrestler Randy Omvig poses in the ready position. He wears a dark UNI warm up jacket and dark warm-up pants. Black and white image.
1970s Mat-aides and the Campanile

1970

Alt Text: UNI cheer squad females ride atop a convertible during a homecoming parade. Three other squad members walk beside the car with pom poms. They wear dark colored cheer uniforms and saddle shoes. A row house stands in the background. Black and white image.
1966 SCI collage

1966

Alt Text: Photo collage of five different wrestling matches with wrestlers in different positions on the mat. They wear wrestling singlets, long pants, and knee pads. Some wear headgear. Black and white image.
1966 squad photo

1966

Alt Text: 1966 group photograph of SCI men's wrestling team and coach. They wear light and dark singlets and sit in multiple rows on gymnasium bleachers. Black and white image.
1961 squad photo

1961

Alt Text: 1961 wrestling squad team photo inside gymnasium. Teammates are shirtless with long pants and knee pads. Black and white image.
1952 Gene Lybbert

1952

Alt Text: ISTC wrestler Gene Lybbert kneels with one knee on the ground. He is shirtless and wears long dark pants. Black and white image.
1951 William T. (Bill) Smith

1951

Alt Text: Headshot of wrestler William T. (Bill) Smith. He has dark hair and wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1950 William J. (Bill) Nelson

1950

Alt Text: Headshot of men's wrestler William J. (Bill) Nelson. He wears a white singlet as he stands against a brick wall. Black and white image.
1948 Dick Lewis

1948

Alt Text: Headshot of 1948 wrestler Dick Lewis. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1948 Gerald Leeman

1948

Alt Text: Headshot of 1948 wrestler Gerald Leeman. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1948 Harold Devries

1948

Alt Text: Headshot of 1948 wrestler Harold Devries. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1947 A. Jerome (Jerry) Nielsen

1947

Alt Text: Headshot of 1947 men's wrestler A. Jerome (Jerry) Nielsen. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1947 Dick Black on the mat

1947

Alt Text: 1947 men's wrestler Dick Black looks at the camera as he wrestles another male on the mat during a match. A referee dressed in white officiates. Black and white image.
1947 Ed Ahrens

1947

Alt Text: Headshot of 1947 wrestler Ed Ahrens. He wears a white singlet and stands in a ready position against a brick wall. Black and white image.
1947 Gerald (Gene) Leeman on the mat

1947

Alt Text: 1947 men's wrestler Gerald (Gene) Leeman wrestles another male on the mat during a match. A referee dressed in white officiates. Black and white image.
1947 Glenn Wistey

1947

Alt Text: Headshot of 1947 men's wrestler Glenn Wistey. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1947 Harvey Clemmensen 165 lbs.

1947

Alt Text: Headshot of 1947 165-pound wrestler Harvey Clemmensen. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1947 Jimmie Stoyanoff 121 lbs.

1947

Alt Text: Headshot of 1947 121-pound wrestler Jimmy Stoyanoff. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1947 John Jindrich

1947

Alt Text: Headshot of 1947 wrestler John Jindrich. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1947 Leroy Alitz Hwt

1947

Alt Text: Headshot of 1947 heavyweight wrestler Leroy Alitz. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1946 James W. Nelson (heavy weight)

1946

Alt Text: Headshot of 1946 heavyweight men's wrestler James W., Nelson. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1946 John Ball 155 lbs.

1946

Alt Text: Headshot of 1946 155 pound men's wrestler John Ball. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1946 Leon (Champ) Martin

1946

Alt Text: Headshot of 1946 men's wrestler Leon (Champ) Martin. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1946 Lloyd Collopy 165 lbs.

1946

Alt Text: Headshot of 1946 165 pound wrestler Lloyd Collopy. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1946 Neal J. Johnson 165 lbs.

1946

Alt Text: Headshot of 1946 165 pound wrestler Neal J. Johnson. He wears a white singlet. Black and white image.
1935 hold

1935

Alt Text: Two male wrestlers start a match in a referee's position. A male official dressed in white kneels nearby. Black and white image.
1933 early match

1933

Alt Text: Two male athletes wrestle in a gymnasium on a white mat with ropes surrounding the perimeter, as an official in a white shirt makes a call. A uniformed band stands in the back corner, as a crowd of other spectators line the bleachers as they watch the match. Black and white image.
1930 James Luker in action

1930

Alt Text: James Luker and another male wrestler grapple on a wrestling mat inside a brick building. Both wear white tank tops. Black and white image.
1930s Down and almost on the ropes

1930

Alt Text: Two men wrestle on a mat with ropes around it. One man is positioned on top of the other as he pushes his head into the mat. Both are wearing white tank tops and shorts. Black and white image.

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