Jim Raschke

Jim Raschke placed third at the 1963 World Championships in the heavyweight division, becoming only the second American wrestler to win a medal in the Greco-Roman at the Worlds. After winning a state wrestling championship for Omaha North High School, Raschke went on to wrestle for Nebraska where he was a Big Eight champion in 1962. He was also a worldwide interservice wrestling champion for the United States Army in 1965.

Awards:

Year
2014
Award
Alan and Gloria Rice Greco - Roman Inductee
Chapter/Region
National
Year
2002
Award
George Tragos and Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Inductee
Chapter/Region
National

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