Gophers head wrestling coach J Robinson will be inducted as a distinguished member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame this weekend in Oklahoma City. Joining Robinson as honorees this weekend will be world champion wrestlers Chris Campbell and Zeke Jones, as well as fellow college coaching legend Bob Bubb.
Robinson’s induction represents recognition for a life spent working in the sport. From his coaching career with the two-time NCAA champion Gophers wrestling program to his success wrestling internationally to his tireless promotion of the sport, Robinson’s influence is felt all along the wrestling landscape.
“Any time you are honored by your peers, it’s very special, “Robinson said. “So many people have helped me though the years, so this also belongs to them. I think the best part about the induction is my mother will be there to celebrate it. She’s always been my biggest fan.”
He has been head coach of the Gophers for the past 19 seasons. He led Minnesota to back-to-back NCAA championships in 2001 and 2002.
Robinson has also been a successful international coach, working on the coaching staff for four consecutive U.S. Olympic freestyle wrestling teams (1976, 1980, 1984, 1988).
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