Hall of Fame

John Smith
- Induction:
- 2002
- Class:
- 1973
Smith was a wrestler at Ball State from 1970-73. He earned All-America honors as a senior after placing sixth at the 1973 NCAA Championships. Smith posted a 24-6 record as a senior, including winning the NCAA Regional Championship. In his career, Smith posted a 58-29-1-career mark as an individual. He was recognized by the Indiana High School Athletic Association as the only person in Indiana history to have won a state title in wrestling, coached a wrestling state championship team, and officiate an IHSAA Wrestling State Final. He is the only person ever inducted into the Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame as a player, coach, and contributor. Smith began working for the Muncie Community Schools beginning in 1974.
Football // Gainbridge Radio Network Play of the Game -- Go-ahead Qian Magwood Touchdown vs. Ohio
Saturday, October 04
Football // Game-winning defensive stand - Gainbridge Radio Call of the Game
Saturday, October 04
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