Gerald Leeman (1985) - Hall of Fame

Gerald Leeman

Induction:
1985
Class:
1946

Gerald Leeman won his first national wrestling title while still in high school, in addition to claiming three Iowa state titles. He suffered only one collegiate defeat while at UNI but had an undefeated dual meet mark. IN 1946, he captured the 128 pound national title and grabbed another national crown and a spot on the Olympic team, bringing home a silver medal in the 1948 London Games. He began his coaching career in the high school ranks and in 1953 was named head coach at Lehigh where his teams captured six Eastern team titles in 18 years. After retiring from wrestling in 1970, he remained active in other athletic programs.