Wilton "Wilt" Conine was a 1957 graduate from Ponca City High School where he was a three-time placer at the Oklahoma state wrestling tournament and a two-time state champion. Conine won over 50 tournaments during the course of his competitive wrestling career. He received a wrestling scholarship to Oklahoma State University, but an injury kept him from continuing his career as a Cowboy wrestler. Conine led his YMCA teams to the Southwest Area Championship for eight years and coached Hoover Junior High School in Oklahoma City to three undefeated seasons during his nine years. He also coached baseball, football, track, and wrestling in Ponca City. For his service, Wilt Conine is honored with the Lifetime Service Award by the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.