Etched In Stone

GRAY SIMONS | SEVEN: Peaks and Valleys on Rocky Top

In this episode of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Etched in Stone series, "Seven: The Story of Olympian Gray Simons," the narrative shifts to Simons' turbulent but

GRAY SIMONS | SEVEN: Building Up Rocky Top

After leaving the place he'd help establish as a national wrestling power, Gray Simons spent five seasons at Indiana State as the Sycamores' head coach prior to taking ov

GRAY SIMONS | SEVEN: Mat Town's Championship Era

Gray Simons finished his college career by setting a new standard in college wrestling. Seven national championships, college wrestling's first four-time title winner in

GRAY SIMONS | SEVEN: Masterful Mite

From 1961-1964, Gray Simons was one of the best wrestlers in the World. Heading into his junior season at Lock Haven, Simons had already won two NAIA national championshi

Gray Simons | SEVEN: Unrolling Granby

From the legendary Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, the path to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for Elliot Gray Simons included some unbelievable feats of wre

Gray Simons: Seven (Trailer)

Trailer for the upcoming Etched in Stone series, Gray Simons: Seven. Gray Simons was college wrestling's first four-time collegiate national champion. He also holds the u

Lee Kemp | Legend on the Rocks Ep. 4

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a thre

Lee Kemp | Legend on the Rocks Ep. 3

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a thre

Lee Kemp | Legend on the Rocks Ep. 2

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a thre

Lee Kemp | Legend on the Rocks Ep. 1

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a thre

Lloyd Keaser | Thrill, Agony & Satisfaction

The famous tagline for ABC's Wide World of Sports is the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Lloyd Keaser's story isn't all sunshine and rainbows. In addition to t

Lloyd Keaser | First, Best & Different

When it comes to being a success, Famed country music legend Loretta Lynn once said you either have to be first, best or different. In the sports world, there aren't many

Lloyd Keaser | The Man They Call Butch

In March of 2021 at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships in St. Louis, five African-American wrestlers – Iowa State's David Carr, Minnesota's Gable Steveson and th

The Smiths | Bonus Episode: John Smith Interview Three

The third John Smith interview is here!  This interview was recorded in October of 2020 at Coach Smith's office, as part of the audio documentary series, The Smiths. We t

The Smiths | Bonus Episode: John Smith Interview Two

In honor of the Olympic Trials taking place this past weekend, we wanted to release the second of three John Smith interviews. As a reminder, this interview was recorded

The Smiths | Bonus Episode: Mark Branch Interview

Bonus episode time!  This episode features the full Mark Branch interview, which was recorded in November of 2020 for The Smiths.  Today, Mark Branch is the head coach at

The Smiths | Bonus Episode: Dan Gable Interview

Bonus episode time!  This episode features the full Dan Gable interview, which was recorded in August of 2020 for The Smiths.  Enjoy!   *** THE SMITHS The Smiths

The Smiths | Bonus Episode: Pat Smith Interview

Bonus episode time!  This episode features the full Pat Smith interview, recorded in October of this past year at Pat's wrestling academy in Arkansas. Please enjoy!  

The Smiths | Bonus Episode: John Smith Interview

Bonus episode time!  This episode features the full John Smith interview, recorded in August of this year. We have two additional John Smith interviews that we may releas

The Smiths | Ep. 7 - Cowboy for Life

John leads Oklahoma State through NCAA sanctions, while Pat tries to become wrestling's first four-time, NCAA Division 1 Champion.   *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chr