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Steve Williams |
Known as Dr. Death even during his college days, Steve Williams was a huge pro wrestling star with an extensive amateur wrestling background. He was a high school athletic standout at Lakewood, Colorado, and made a huge impact at the University of Oklahoma.
Competing at heavyweight for the Sooners, Williams was a four-time wrestling All-American. He finished as NCAA runnerup his senior year after dropping a close decision i the finals to Bruce Baumgartner, who went on to win 18 national titles and two Olympic gold medals. As a football player for the Sooners, Steve played in four major football bowl games.
As a pro wrestler, Williams worked for most of the major companies all over the world, and was a huge star in Japan. He won numerous major titles along the way. In 2004, he faced his biggest battle ever and underwent surgery for throat cancer. H e battled back and today speaks to groups about his Christian faith and has written a book entitled, "How Dr. Death Became Dr. Life."
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.
