1946 NCAA wrestling championships
The 1946 NCAA Wrestling Championships were the 16th NCAA Wrestling Championships to be held. Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater, Oklahoma hosted the tournament at Gallagher Hall, March 22–23, 1946.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | College wrestling |
| Location | Stillwater, Oklahoma |
| Dates | March 22, 1946–March 23, 1946 |
| Host(s) | Oklahoma A&M |
| Venue(s) | Gallagher Hall |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Oklahoma A&M (14th title) |
| 1st runners-up | Iowa State Teachers College |
| 2nd runners-up | Illinois |
| MVP | Gerry Leeman (Iowa State Teachers College) |
This was the first NCAA Wrestling Championship since 1942. The 1943, 1944, and 1945 meets were cancelled due to WWII.
Oklahoma A&M took home the team championship with 25 points and having two individual champions.
Gerry Leeman of Iowa State Teachers College was named the Outstanding Wrestler.
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