"Wrestlers come in all shapes, sizes, and genders. It is physically and mentally taxing, but the sport can help you build the self-confidence that can drive you wherever you want to go!" Anonymous
"Once you've Wrestled, everything else is easy." Dan Gable (National and Olympic Champion)
Many former Wrestlers have gone on to become prominent leaders, entertainers, and athletes.
Here are just a few:
U.S. Senators: The late John Chafee (RI), Lincoln Chafee (RI), Chuck Hagel (NE), John McCain (AZ), The late Paul Wellstone (MN)
U.S. Representatives: The late Carl Albert (former Speaker of the House), Dennis Hastert (former Speaker of the House), Brad Glass (IL), Greg Ganske (IA), Jim Leach (IA), Jim Nussle (IA)
Secretary of Defense: Donald Rumsfeld and Frank Carlucci
White House Staff: Ari Fleisher, George Stephanopoulos
Other Politicians: Arne Carlson (Former Governor of MN), Steven Friedman (Chief Economic Advisor/Current Bush Adm)
Actors/Comedians: Tom Cruise, William Baldwin, Ashton Kutcher, Ludacris (Rapper), and Jay Leno.
Professional Athletes:
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