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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Ken Kraft. The former NU wrestler, coach and athletic director died last week.

Northwestern wrestling legend Ken Kraft dies, leaves behind a legacy

November 11, 2020

Ken Kraft was there for all of wrestling’s biggest moments throughout the end of the last century. In 1966, he founded the Midlands Championships, which have since turned into the most prestigious...

After taking over the head coaching position in 2010, Drew Pariano has guided the Northwestern wrestling program to two successful seasons. He’s sent 11 wrestlers to the NCAA Championships, with five garnering All-American honors.

Wrestling: Northwestern lifer Pariano guides Cats

November 5, 2012

The Ken Kraft Wrestling Room stinks. Located in the underbelly of Anderson Hall, Northwestern’s athletics and communications hub, the wrestling room is a place few working upstairs would venture....

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