1940 NCAA wrestling championships
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The 1940 NCAA Wrestling Championships were the 13th NCAA Wrestling Championships to be held. The University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois hosted the tournament at Huff Gymnasium.
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Tournament information | |
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Sport | College wrestling |
Location | Champaign, Illinois |
Dates | March 29, 1940–March 30, 1940 |
Host(s) | University of Illinois |
Venue(s) | Huff Gymnasium |
Final positions | |
Champions | Oklahoma A&M (11th title) |
1st runners-up | Indiana |
2nd runners-up | Michigan |
MVP | Don Nichols (Michigan) |
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Oklahoma A&M took home the team championship with 24 points and having two individual champions.[1]
Don Nichols of Michigan was named the Outstanding Wrestler.[2]