About Tom Peckham
Born 1943. Tom Peckham is an American amateur wrestler.
Tom Peckham (born December 28, 1943) is an American former wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle 87 kg at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
He wrestling collegiately for the Iowa State Cyclones, where he was a two-time NCAA champion and three-time All-American. Peckham beat the 1965 Big Eight Champion and 1970 World silver medalist Bill Harlow 5-3 in the 177 lb event at the 1965 NCAA Championships. In 1966, he won his second Big Eight title and second NCAA championship, defeating 1966 team NCAA champion and 1969 World сhampion Fred Fozzard by fall in the 177 lb event. In 2004, Peckham was a National Wrestling Hall of Fame Glen Brand inductee.
Peckham was known for his explosive takedowns and riding style in freestyle wrestling.
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Who is Tom Peckham?
American wrestler
When was Tom Peckham born?
Tom Peckham was born on 28 December 1943 in Cresco.
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Tom Peckham is an amateur wrestler.
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Tom Peckham is American.
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