Mankato, Minn. ---  An open house to celebrate the 100th birthday of Minnesota State wrestling legend Rummy Macias is set for Oct. 17 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Loose Moose in downtown Mankato.

Inducted into the Minnesota State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1982, Macias got the Maverick wrestling program started in 1950 and coached for 38 years until his retirement in 1988. The Davenport, Iowa native led MSU to three national titles (NAIA championships in 1958 and 1959 and a NCAA College Division title in 1965), eight Northern Intercollegiate Conference championships, and one North Central Conference title. One of the all-time winningest coaching in the history of college wrestling, his overall record with Minnesota State was 299-207-12.

Those planning on attending should email Mike Keefe at mkeefe@hickorytech.net. Those cannot attend but wish to send a card, can mail them to 5420 N. Ocean Drive #1102, Singer Island, FL 33404.

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