Nearly two hours later he was found on all fours next to what appeared to be vomit, according to the station. Scott Hall speaks during the WWE Hall of Fame Induction at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on April 5, 2014. At Ames, Iowa, in April 1952, Hodge survived the US Olympic Trials, and was coached by Naval Academy Instructor Ray Swartz in the 174-pound division. In the hours preceding the official weigh-in, all three wrestlers engaged in a similar rapid weight-loss regimen that promoted dehydration through . 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Brace was told to "get out" of practice and was later found dead outside, collapsed in the grass near a construction fence on campus, according to the family's complaint WATE reports. 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"Guys, I need water. Hodge and his wife, Dolores, had three children, Linda Marie and Danny Hodge Jr. On March 29, 2005, Hodge was honored by Oklahoma state lawmakers as an "Oklahoma Sports Hero". HISTORY:Looking back at the best college wrestling teams in history. Following his death, Great Neck Wrestling Club created a scholarship in LaMontagnes memory that allows other local wrestlers to make an impact. Iowa, Oklahoma State and Penn State tie for the threeteams with the greatest number of individual champions in a given year with five champions. Brace's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school, accusing that the coaches failed to protect their son's health and safety. Texas Tornado Kerry Von Erich: February 18, 1993--Committed suicide. He and some teammates were running and riding a bike every 20 minutes in the wrestling room with a 20-minute rest and later moved to the shower area. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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However, his frantic requests were denied by the coaches and Brace died of exertional heatstroke two hours after the practice. Braces increasingly frantic requests were denied even as he began speaking gibberish, started twitching and said he couldnt see, witnesses told local police in Williamsburg, Ky., the report said. The 20-year-old's cause of death was listed as strangulation by hanging. [8], Trained by Leroy McGuirk and Ed "Strangler" Lewis, Hodge made his debut as a professional wrestler in October 1959. On Dec. 9, University of Michigan wrestler Jeffrey Reese, 21, died after exercising in an overheated room for two hours while dressed in a rubberized sweat suit, officials said. If he wins his consolation match, his tournament run will continue, and his chance to be an All-American stays alive. He was born May 13, 1932, and died on Dec. 25, 2020, at 88. . These are the 13 coaches who have the most wins in the Men's College World Series. All Rights Reserved. [21] He made fewer appearances in public as it was announced that he suffered from dementia in his later years, starting in 2018. Aug 5, 2021. 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Here is a comprehensive guide to the NCAA tournament and its history, for college wrestling fans of every level. WEIGHT CLASS WRESTLER team accolades; 125: Nick Suriano: Michigan: 2019, 2021 Big Ten Champion 2019 NCAA Champion. - A northeast Nebraska native and college wrestler has died, according to a news release issued by Northern State University. As a collegiate wrestler for the University of Oklahoma, Hodge was undefeated at 460, with 36 pins and reportedly was never taken off his feet during his collegiate career. Kentucky college wrestler, 20, died from heatstroke after being forced to do sprints up 200ft 'Punishment Hill' in 84F heat and REFUSED water by coaches due to his 'poor performance'. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Clarence Richardson of LSU pinned Scott Mansur of Portland State in just nine seconds during his177-pound matchupinthe 1983 NCAA tournament. In the meantime, support from Heards friends continues to pour in, with the Texas native remembered on campus and across social media. Hodge was born and raised in Perry, Oklahoma, where he continued to live. Passengers on the boat attempted to administer CPR, but it was too late, his family told the station. Following Brace's death, Williamsburg Police Department interviewed more than 40 members of the wrestling team who were present on the first day of conditioning. In the current model of the NCAA wrestling tournament, 33 athletes from each weight class earn the right to compete on the national stage. A COLLEGE wrestler has died after his coaches reportedly ignored his demands for water following grueling punishment sprints, according to a police report. 2. College wrestler Grant Brace (left) died from a heatstroke after his coaches allegedly barred him from drinking water during a practice. Athletic directors at all three colleges said that they are investigating the deaths and reviewing the training regimens. Discontinued middle weight classes include 125.5, 126, 128, 130, 134, 135, 136, 136.5, 137, 142, 145, 147, 147.5, 150,152, 155, 158, 160, 160.5, 167, 175, 177, 190 and191. Those with time advantages could also earned points, but stalling penalties were given to those delaying action. Heatstroke is where your core temperature elevates above 104 degrees, national heat expert Bud Cooper told the outlet. A pigtail match serves as a "wrestle-in" match where the winner advances to the first round, and the loser moves into the consolation bracket. In a statement, the university said: In the wake of this tragedy, the University has tried its best to be sympathetic and respectful to Grants family and to ensure that all of its athletic programs, including the wrestling program, were and are being operated in a safe manner., The university questioned several of the allegations and said it does not feel that the complaint is a fair reflection of its wrestling program., 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Grant Brace, 20 died after 'begging' his coaches for water, a lawsuit filed by his family alleges, Grant said it felt like 'his pupils would explode' following the sprints up the hill, the lawsuit revealed, Family of college wrestler, 20, who died of heatstroke after desperately begging his coaches for water sues the school. We need to make some changes, but this is a complex issue.". He won seven national titles in college from 1959-62 -- three NCAA and four NAIA -- and was named outstanding wrestler in six of those seven tournaments. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. He made appearances in WWE on Raw in 2005 and 2012 in which he honored fellow Oklahoman Jim Ross. Hall wrestled for various organizations across the country throughout the 1980s before joining World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1991, according to WWE. The drills were punishment for a teammate that failed to meet his fundraising goals. Police told ABC News that theyre waiting on autopsy results. Now his family is suing the university for his "tragic and entirely avoidable" death, reported the Lexington Herald Leader. He was eliminated on May 2 by William Smith. Williamsburg, Kentucky -- A 20-year-old college wrestler in Kentucky who begged for water during his practice session died from heatstroke after his coaches refused to listen to his repeated pleas, reports said. Theyll be lethargic. (Hodge is only one of two three-time NCAA Division I champs to have done that, the other being Oklahoma A&M's Earl McCready in 19281930.) Copyright IBTimes 2023. "The entire wrestling community is both deeply saddened and deeply disturbed by these events," Jim Scherr, executive director of USA Wrestling, said in a statement. Bradlee LaMontagne, 21, was on his uncles yacht near Cozumel when he jumped into the water to go for a swim and was struck by another boat going by at a high speed, reports WAVY.com. MORE: Division I wrestling championship records| Wrestling teams ranked. He would brighten up any room he stepped in, Marquez said. The injuries sustained in the accident caused his retirement from professional wrestling. National Wrestling Hall of Famer Danny Hodge died in his hometown of Perry, OK, on Dec. 24. The first NCAA Division I wrestling tournament was in 1928. [17] There is a statue in his honor at the Perry Wrestling Monument Park in Oklahoma, unveiled in 2016. 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