Weekly Radio Talk Shows, Starting May 9

Thursday, May 10th, 2018 | Radio | No Comments

Beginning May 9, Mike can be heard on radio station KXEL (1540 AM) in Waterloo each Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., talking about Iowa history. The show is hosted by Jeff Stein, KXEL news and program director and also an author and lover of Iowa history.

Weekly Columns, Coming Soon!

Thursday, May 10th, 2018 | Columns | No Comments

Mike has written over 600 columns and articles on the sport of wrestling through the decades and soon we will begin posting them on this web site, a new column coming each Monday. Look for them soon!

Joe Stecher Days – Dodge, Nebraska

Thursday, May 10th, 2018 | Speaking | No Comments

After a year-long battle with various health issues, Mike is finally getting back in action. Mike will be in Dodge on Saturday, July 14, to help honor Joe. Mike is being hosted by EAT restaurant at 327 2nd Street, a unique establishment with a great atmosphere and a wide variety of food. Mike will have Joe Stecher memorabilia on display from noon to 6:30 p.m.and will give a talk at 2:30, and then show a 20-minute documentary film of Joe Stecher wrestling Earl Caddock for the world heavyweight championship, held January 30, 1920, in Madison Square Garden. Mike will have various Stecher-related items for purchase, as well.

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Battle of Waterloo Hall of Fame

Monday, November 27th, 2017 | Awards, Wrestling | No Comments

Mike is among the five men being inducted into the Battle of Waterloo Hall of Fame in early December. The Battle of Waterloo is a multi-class tournament that hosts 32 Iowa high school teams over two days in Young Arena. The tournament is collaboration between the Waterloo East and Waterloo West athletic departments.

A reception for the Class of 2017 will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 5-7 p.m. at the Cedar Valley Sportsplex, located at 300 Jefferson Street in Waterloo, across the street from the Dan Gable Museum. The public is invited free of charge.

The formal induction will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16, around 3 p.m. at Young Arena, prior to the start of the championship rounds.

“Any time a hall of fame extends such an honor, it is deeply appreciated,” said Mike, who is now a member of 10 halls of fame. “I have spent 45 years trying to promote the sport in various ways, and since I am from Waterloo, this award has very special meaning.”

Click to see the full class of 2017…