Warren Williamson

Born Jan. 4, 1927 in Hurley. 1945 Hurley grad. 1951 SDSU grad. Was SDSU's wrestling coach for 16 seasons (1956-73), leading the Jackrabbits to national prominence in the sport. SDSU finished in the top 10 of the NCAA college-division eight times. Williamson had a 134-74-9 dual-meet record (including 35-35-2 against Division I teams) and won four NCC titles. Was coordinator of intramural and recreational sports at SDSU from 1956-87. Also taught and coached at Clear Lake (1951-54) and Winner (1954-56). As an athlete at SDSU, Williamson lettered three years each in football and track. In 1950, he became the first SDSU player to rush for 1,000 yards in a season (1,014), was named all-conference and team MVP, leading SDSU to an unbeaten season. His record of 84 points in one season stood for 34 years. (IN GROUP PHOTO, WILLIAMSON, LEFT, IS WITH FELLOW HALL OF FAMER STAN MARSHALL, IN CENTER, AND WAYNE HAENSEL)