1956 NCAA wrestling championships
The 1956 NCAA Wrestling Championships were the 26th NCAA Wrestling Championships to be held. Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater, Oklahoma hosted the tournament at Gallagher Hall.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | College wrestling |
| Location | Stillwater, Oklahoma |
| Dates | March 1956–March 1956 |
| Host(s) | Oklahoma A&M |
| Venue(s) | Gallagher Hall |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Oklahoma A&M (19th title) |
| 1st runners-up | Oklahoma |
| 2nd runners-up | Pittsburgh |
| MVP | Dan Hodge (Oklahoma) |
Oklahoma A&M took home the team championship with 65 points and having one individual champion.
Dan Hodge of Oklahoma was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler.
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