On Sunday, I attended the Kansas National Hall of Fame ceremony in Colby, Kansas. Seven men were honored for their commitment to the sport of wrestling and their never ending commitment to Kansas Wrestling. I want to give a special thank you to Gonzo for all the work he put into making this a special event.
I wish every wrestler in Kansas could have attended so they could have a full understanding of how Kansas Wrestling started and how far we've come. The tireless effort of these seven men helped make our sport what it is today. A big thank you to all seven men.
I was equally impressed with the people who attended to honor the seven men. Coach Baker (Hoxie), Coach Wilson (St. Francis, Colby Juco),
Coach Welton (Goodland, Garden City), Coach Johnson (Norton), Coach Gabel (St. Francis) Coach Ulmer (Olathe), and others I may not know attended to honor their peers. I know, most or all of this group will someday be inducted. A big thank you to these men for their commitment to Kansas Wrestling.
I would like to thank Bill Keller for all the time invested researching the history of Kansas Wrestling. Your presentation was very enlightening for all of us. One bit of history Bill intentionally omitted from his presentation, he and his father Ed 'Doc' Keller were captains of their respective K-State wrestling teams. They are the only father and son captains of any sport at Kansas State. Thanks Bill for all your hard work.
It was a great day. Thank you to everyone who made this day possible.
