Perry Hummel

Perry Hummel, a native of West Des Moines, Iowa, was a two-time Iowa state high school champion for West Des Moines Dowling Catholic High School.

He was a three-time All-American and a two-time Big Eight Conference champion for Iowa State University.

Hummel finished second at the NCAA tournament in 1980 and fourth in 1981 and 1982.

He was part owner of Hummel Nissan, a multi-award winning dealership in Urbandale, Iowa, before retiring.

Hummel and his wife, Sharon, have two sons, Levi and Jake, who were both members of the Iowa State football team.

Awards:

Year
2024
Award
Glen Brand Inductee
Chapter/Region
National

All American Awards:

Season
1982
School
Iowa State
Tournament
Division I
Weight
177
Place
4
Season
1981
School
Iowa State
Tournament
Division I
Weight
167
Place
4
Season
1980
School
Iowa State
Tournament
Division I
Weight
167
Place
2

All Rankings:

Season
1981
Rank Date
12/15/1980
Weight
167
Rank
1
School
Iowa State
Season
1981
Rank Date
12/29/1980
Weight
167
Rank
1
School
Iowa State
Season
1981
Rank Date
01/12/1981
Weight
167
Rank
1
School
Iowa State

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