As the first superstar of Oklahoma State University athletics, Guy Lookabaugh helped establish a wrestling dynasty that spanned half a century. He earned headlines in football, but in wrestling was recognized as one of the greatest athletes of his time. Lookabaugh enrolled in 1917 and immediately became a football hero. He enlisted in the Army, but returned after the war to become known as the first "Super Aggie."

In 1920, coach Ed Gallagher's wrestlers made a bid for national recognition, facing a mighty Nebraska team undefeated for five years. With his team trailing, Lookabaugh took the mat at 158 pounds and battled his way through a 27-minute overtime match for a difficult decision. In the final bout, the Aggies had victory within reach, but had no one to send against Nebraska's unbeaten 175-pound star. Coach Gallagher again called upon Lookabaugh, who responded with a "regulation" 21-minute decision to give the Oklahomans their first major wrestling triumph.

Lookabaugh, nicknamed "Ducky," never lost a college match. His career preceded the NCAA tournaments, but in 1921 he won championships of three conferences-the Missouri Valley (Big Eight), Western (Big Ten) and Southwest. His flamboyant style was evident in his first big Freestyle tournament. Facing Eino Leino, a Finn who would win four Olympic medals, Lookabaugh threw him out of the ring and pinned him on the floor. The referee ruled it an illegal fall.

Lookabaugh turned to coaching in 1922-23, but returned to school to train for the 1924 Olympics. He reached the finals at Paris, only to lose an unpopular split decision. He coached three years at Kansas and helped Dr. R.G. Clapp formulate rules for the first NCAA tournament in 1928. He coached at Northeastern Oklahoma and Grinnell of Iowa until 1940.

In recognition of his monumental athletic achievements and his influence on the lives of young people for more than half a century, Guy Howard Lookabaugh is honored as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.