Art Holding
Art Holding was the first NCAA wrestling champion produced by the state of Iowa, winning the title for Iowa State at the first NCAA tournament in 1928 in Ames, Iowa. He won the 135 pound title with a win over Brice Moore of Oklahoma State. He was also a three-time Missouri Valley Conference champion (1927-29), and never lost a match during his collegiate career. Holding was also an alternate for the 1928 Olympics.
Awards:
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Year
2016
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Award
Glen Brand Inductee
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Chapter/Region
National
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All American Awards:
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Season
1928
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School
Iowa State
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
135
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Place
1
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College Season Records:
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Season
1929
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School
Iowa State
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Class
Senior
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Bouts
11
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Wins
11
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Losses
0
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Ties
0
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Falls
4
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Win PCT.
100
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Place
DNW
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Season
1928
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School
Iowa State
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Class
Junior
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Bouts
13
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Wins
13
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Losses
0
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Ties
0
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Falls
2
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Win PCT.
100
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Place
1st
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Season
1927
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School
Iowa State
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Class
Sophomore
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Bouts
6
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Wins
6
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Losses
0
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Ties
0
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Falls
1
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Win PCT.
100
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Place
DNW
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Season
Career
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Bouts
30
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Wins
30
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Losses
0
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Ties
0
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Falls
7
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Win PCT.
100
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