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Lou Banach headshot
Lou Banach headshot

Ludwig David Banach Season HOF

SportMen's Wrestling
Year Inducted2001

Years Lettered: 1981-83

Olympic gold medalist at 220 pounds at 1984 Los Angeles games; two-time NCAA champion in 1981, 1983; three-time All-American in 1981, 82, 83; two-time Big Ten Conference champion in 1981, 83; named Outstanding Wrestler of Big Ten Conference Championship in 1981, Iowa’s most courageous wrestler in 1982 and most valuable wrestler 1983; career record of 90-14-2; and member of National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1994.