Bill Koll (1985) - Hall of Fame

Bill Koll

Induction:
1985
Class:
1948

After winning a state wrestling high school title, Bill Koll enrolled in what was then Iowa State Teachers College in 1941. He served in the Army from 1943-45 but returned to ISTC and an amazing career. In three years, he recorded a 72-0 dual record with six national titles – three from the NCAA and three from national freestyle. In 1948, he won the U.S. Olympic trials and placed fifth in the London Games. Upon graduation, he turned to coaching at Chicago and Cornell College. He replaced Dave McCuskey at UNI in 1953, recording a dual mark of 71-42-6 in 11 years. He then moved to Penn State. He retired from coaching in 1979.