Stephen Randall
Stephen Randall was a two-time Oklahoma state champion from the famed Perry High School, earning Outstanding Wrestler honors in 1970. He helped Oklahoma State University win three consecutive Big 8 team titles while capturing the Big 8 championship at 142 pounds in 1975 after back-to-back runner-up finishes in 1973 and 1974. He was a two-time NCAA All-American, placing second in 1974 and fourth in 1975, and he won the Midland Championships in 1973. Randall has spent his life coaching and officiating sports. He returned to Perry as wrestling coach in 1983 after coaching at Okarche and Altus. He coached his high school alma mater to state championships in 1984, 1986 and 1989 and a runner-up finish in 1987. He coached 13 state champions at Perry and one three-time state champion. He was named Oklahoma Wrestling Coach of the Year in 1989 as well as 2A Coach of the Year in 1982, 1984 and 1989. He is also a decorated softball coach, winning state titles in 2010 and 2013 after starting the slow-pitch softball program at Union High School in 1999. As a wrestling official, Randall officiated for 14 years and had the privilege of officiating 14 regional tournaments, 13 state tournaments and two All-State matches. For his accomplishments on and off the mat, Stephen Randall is presented the 2016 Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award from the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Awards:
Year
2016
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Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
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Chapter/Region
Oklahoma
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All American Awards:
Season
1975
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School
Oklahoma State
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
142
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Place
4
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Season
1974
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School
Oklahoma State
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
142
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Place
2
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All Rankings:
Season
1975
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Rank Date
02/15/1975
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Weight
142
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Rank
1
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School
Oklahoma State
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Season
1974
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Rank Date
02/23/1974
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Weight
142
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Rank
1
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School
Oklahoma State
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