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Ron Jeidy, Wisconsin wrestling, 2021 UW Athletic Hall of Fame inductee

Ron Jeidy

  • Class
  • Induction
    2021
  • Sport(s)
    Wrestling
  • 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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