John Morgan (wrestler)
John Morgan (born February 4, 1963) is an American wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 82 kg at the 1988 Olympics, placing 7th. He was a four time national champion (1988-1991),[1][2] member of the U.S. World Team (1989-1991), and a four-time All-American (1982-83 to 1985-86).[3] He was also a 1981 Minnesota State High School wrestling champion at 155 pounds.[4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | United States |
| Born | February 4, 1963 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Education | North Dakota State University |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
In 2004, the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association inducted Morgan into the Dave Bartelma Hall of Fame[1]
Early life
Morgan was born in Bloomington, Minnesota and attended Kennedy High School in Bloomington and North Dakota State University.[5]
References
- "MWCA Bartelma Hall of Fame inducts five – The Guillotine". web.archive.org. October 9, 2020.
- Jacobson, Michael (November 12, 2003). "John Morgan - the son of Jim and Olive Morgan of Rice Lake - was inducted into the Bison Hall of Fame at North Dakota State University in October". Paynesville Press. Retrieved July 12, 2019 – via www.paynesvillearea.com.
- "Bison Athletic Hall of Fame". North Dakota State University Athletics. North Dakota State University – via gobison.com.
- "Minnesota HS State Champions – 1937-present". The Guillotine. Retrieved July 12, 2019 – via theguillotine.com.
- "InterMat Wrestling - Ness looking for state title after having national success". web.archive.org. October 9, 2020.
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