Veryl Long (2013) - Hall of Fame - Iowa State Athletics

Veryl Long

Veryl Long

Wrestling
Washington, Pa.

Three-time All-American at 147 pounds placing third, fourth and first his three varsity seasons
Won the 1965 NCAA Championship with a victory over Gettysburg’s Joe Bavaro, a crucial decision in ISU’s final-day comeback to win the 1965 team title (87-86 over Oklahoma State)
Registered a sparkling 95-4 record as a Cyclone
Iowa State finished second, third and first at the NCAA Championship with Long in the lineup
Big Eight Champion in 1963