Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2019
WRESTLING • 1957-58
Bob Norman won NCAA and Big Ten Championships in the heavyweight division in 1957 and 1958 while finishing his career undefeated (36-0-1) as a collegiate wrestler. He earned All-America honors both seasons he won national championships. Norman came to Illinois as a football player, but a knee injury as a freshman derailed his career in that sport, and he made the switch to wrestling. As a senior, Norman went 21-0 with 14 pins. Norman started a legacy at Illinois with his son, Tim, playing football from 1977-80 and grandson, Jake, wrestling for the Illini from 2007-10. Bob was voted into the Illinois Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1977 and the Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1978. Norman currently resides in Delavan, Wisconsin.
