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Al Baxter |
Al Baxter was a legendary coach at both Lisbon high school and Buena Vista college. During his nine years at Lisbon, his teams won five traditional state titles. In 1978 he embarked on a 26-year coaching career at Buena Vista, a Division III school. Baxter compiled an overall dual meet record of 376-119-5 and won eight conference team championships. He also coached 71 All-Americans and six national champions. As a wrestler, Baxter was a state champion at Morning Sun in 1965 and an All-American at Morningside College.
November 22, 2007
Dan Gable Wrestling Museum will be closed for Thanksgiving.
November 24, 2007
LaPorte City Kids Tournament at Union High School in LaPorte City. Wrestling Museum will have gift shop booth set up throughout tournament.
December 16, 2007
Northern Iowa Night of Champions at the Dan Gable Wrestling Museum following the UNI versus Iowa State meet. All former Northern Iowa NCAA champions will be honored at the event. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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July 14, 2007 - Red Bastien, Great Gama, Curt Hennig, Dale Lewis, and Steve Williams are inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. Ted DiBiase received the Frank Gotch Award, Mike Chapman receives the Jim Melby Award, and Bill Murdock receives the Lou Thesz Award.
April 14, 2007 - Al Baxter, Tim Johnson, Gene Lybbert, Don Parker, Simon Roberts, Frank Santana, and Sherwyn Thorson are inducted into the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa
January 12, 2007 - The Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum officially opened its doors to the public.
