Chapman is the founder and executive director of the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute & Museum. Along with his wife, Bev, Mike has the run the museum since it originally opened in 1998. A member of five halls of fame, Mike had a distinguished career as a journalist and is the author of 21 books, 15 of those about wrestling. Among his many achievements, Mike created WIN Magazine and the Dan Hodge Trophy.
Huff won two high school state championships as a Waterloo West High WaHawk in the late 1950s. He went on and competed collegiately at Colorado State College (now University of Northern Colorado at Greeley) and the University of Iowa. Huff had a fine coaching career at his high school alma mater where he served as an assistant to legendary Bob Siddens for 10 years before becoming the head coach in 1977. Huff's team won the state title in 1989 and he served as the head coach until 1998. The wrestling room at Waterloo West High School was recently named in Don Huff's honor. Huff is a true gentleman who continues to be a great ambassador for the sport.
"On the Mat" can be heard live on the internet at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Central time on AM 1650, The Fan. Feel free to e-mail radio@wrestlingmuseum.org with any questions or comments about the show.
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