Van Arsdale was a three-time All-American and 1988 NCAA champion for Iowa State before entering mixed martial arts. Allen, known in his pro wrestling career as Magnum T.A., was a Virginia high school state wrestling champ for Norfolk Collegiate in 1977.
Both men will be honored by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum on July 21-22. Van Arsdale will receive the George Tragos Award, which is given to an exceptionally competitive wrestler who adapted his wrestling skills and competitive nature to excel in mixed martial arts. Allen will be presented with the Lou Thesz World Heavyweight Championship Award, given to an individual in wrestling who has taken the skills of the sport into the realm of public service.
“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. The show can be heard live on the Internet at 1650thefan.com or locally in Northeast Iowa this Wednesday at 5 p.m. Central on AM 1650, The Fan.
A podcast of the show is available on mattalkonline.com.
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