University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Hall of Fame
McCuskey, Dave

Dave McCuskey
- Induction:
- 1985
- Class:
- 1930
A 1930 graduate of what is now UNI, he produced 122 wins, 31 losses and seven ties in 21 years as head coach. In 1950, he guided the Panthers to an NCAA title and added amateur crowns in 1949, Õ50, and Õ51, along with four national runners-up. In 1953, he moved to Iowa and built that foundation for the future. His Hawkeyes posted a mark of 160-69 with a third place national finish in 1962. In 1956 he coached the U.S. Freestyle Olympic team. In 25 years, his pupils won 25 individual crowns and two Olympic Golds. He retired in 1973.Â
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