(Associated Press File Photo)
As it probably goes with many proud fathers, I look at my three boys and wonder what sports they might excel in in the future. It kind of runs in the blood on both sides of our family, skipping myself of course ;) , (my grandfather played tailback for the UCLA Bruins and Jamie's dad, uncle and brother were all NCAA wrestlers) so we have high hopes for little Isaac, Daniel and Benjamin. Although I plan to be very cautious with too many organized sports at too young of an age, kids need to have their freedom, and with that freedom comes creativity. It is still exciting nonetheless to dream.
We found this pearl a few months back in the Des Moines Register. It is a picture of the "gentle giant," Chris Taylor of Iowa State wrestling none other than Jim Hagen (Jamie's uncle) in the 1973 NCAA Championship. As you can see from the photo Jim was not a small individual, but he didn't look too big compared to the 425lb Taylor.
Jim Hagen lost the championship match. It is my understanding that after this match the NCAA limited the heavy weight wrestlers to no more than 275 lbs as compared to previously which was unlimited.
