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Ron Jeidy

Ron Jeidy

Induction:
2021

Wisconsin Wrestling 1974, 1976-78
1978 NCAA Champion at 190 pounds, defeating the reigning national champion
1978 Big Ten Champion and winner in the USSR Dual
Senior year record 33-3-1
1978 UW Co-Captain
Finished fifth in the 1977 World University Games in freestyle
1976 and 1977 NCAA qualifier
Finished second in Big Tens in 1977 and fourth in 1976
Career record of 99-30-3
Twice was award the George Martin Scholarship
Member of the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Hometown of Fennimore, Wisconsin, celebrated Ron Jeidy Day on April 6, 1978

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