As high school and collegiate wrestling champions are crowned across the land, we felt it timely to go to the mats with a hardcore amateur wrestling fan.
Todd Oliver is that guest for us. A Michigan native who currently resides in Chattanooga, TN, Todd was oblivious to the sport of wrestling until his 6-year-old son, Justin, was persuaded to join a local club. An eventual collegiate All-American at Central Michigan University and current assistant coach on the Northwestern University team, Todd's son opened dad's eyes to an entirely new sport to enjoy.
During our Converstaion, Todd shares the emotional roller coaster (and sometimes helplessness) of being a wrestling fan - especially with a child on the mat - as well as his early days of sports fandom.
Relevant links referenced in this episode:
- Wrestler Mark Hall II
- University of Michigan broadcaster Bob Ufer (Bio page and audio highlights)
- New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers Monday Night Baseball Game, 1976 (Boxscore and ABC Broadcast)
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