Kelly Ward (2011) - Hall of Fame - Iowa State Athletics

Kelly Ward

Kelly Ward

Wrestling
Annapolis, Md.

A three-time NCAA finalist (1977-79) at 158 pounds
Won a NCAA Championship as a senior by defeating Minnesota’s Dan Zilverberg, 7-2, in the title match
Won a pair of Big Eight titles and was named “Outstanding Wrestler” at the 1979 league meet
Compiled a 126-10-1 (winning percent of 92.3) collegiate record
Helped the Cyclones win the NCAA Championship as a team in his sophomore season before back-to-back national runner-up finishes his last two seasons