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Calendar
June 27, 2008 - Harley Race's World League Wrestling show at Young Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m, show at 7 p.m. Bret Hart, along with other pro wrestling legends, will be in attendance.
June 27-28, 2008 - Celebrity golf outing and George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction weekend. (cont.)
For a full schedule of the weekend's events, click here.
Chapman Resigns Post as Gable Museum Director WATERLOO, Ia. After 11 years as executive director, Mike Chapman has resigned from the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum, effective June 30. (cont.)
Iowa's Brent Metcalf awarded 2008 Hodge Trophy
Iowa sophomore Brent Metcalf climaxed his first year of college wrestling by capturing the 149-pound title at the NCAA Championships, March 22, in St. Louis. Metcalf was also voted the tourney's Outstanding Wrestler for winning the weight class considered the toughest in college wrestling this year. (cont.)
Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2008 announced; Inductions Weekend set for June 27-28 WATERLOO, Iowa - A star from Japan, one from New Zealand and an American WWF legend are the headliners for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, Class of 2008. In addition, Penny Banner, one of the finest women wrestlers in history, will receive the Frank Gotch Award for bringing positive recognition to the sport outside the ring. (cont.)
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Dan Gable International Wrestling
Institute and Museum
303 Jefferson St.
Waterloo, IA 50701
319.233.0745 fax
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Museum
Information Hours
of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission:
$5 for adults
$3 for students (17 and under)
Children 6 and under are free
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