1946 NCAA wrestling championships
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The 1946 NCAA Wrestling Championships were the 16th NCAA Wrestling Championships to be held. Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater, Oklahoma hosted the tournament at Gallagher Hall, March 22–23, 1946.
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Tournament information | |
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Sport | College wrestling |
Location | Stillwater, Oklahoma |
Dates | March 22, 1946–March 23, 1946 |
Host(s) | Oklahoma A&M |
Venue(s) | Gallagher Hall |
Final positions | |
Champions | Oklahoma A&M (14th title) |
1st runners-up | Iowa State Teachers College |
2nd runners-up | Illinois |
MVP | Gerry Leeman (Iowa State Teachers College) |
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This was the first NCAA Wrestling Championship since 1942. The 1943, 1944, and 1945 meets were cancelled due to WWII.
Oklahoma A&M took home the team championship with 25 points and having two individual champions.[1]
Gerry Leeman of Iowa State Teachers College was named the Outstanding Wrestler.[2]