Centennial Memory #15
9/25/2010 12:00:00 AM | General
"Iron Man" Joseph Begala's 39-Year Wrestling Tenure
1961 Sports Illustrated article
Joseph Begala came to Kent State in 1929 as the wrestling coach and remained the coach for the next 39 seasons.
During his career, Begala guided the Flashes to a 282-68-5 record. His teams posted undefeated seasons in 1935 and '36. Among the awards he received during his career was the Croix of Chavalier of FILA in 1967. Begala was inducted into the national "Helm's Hall of Fame" in 1969.
In addition to his wrestling duties, he served the United States Navy during World War II before being discharged as a lieutenant commander.
Check back with KentStateSports.com for more top 50 memories throughout the year.
Ripken Reese Rips One Out of the Park for Kent State Baseball #baseball #ncaabaseball
Saturday, May 23
Alejandro Covas Doubles the Score With a 3 Run Homer for Kent State Baseball #baseball
Friday, May 22
Kent State Baseball Eliminates the 1 Seed Redhawks in the MAC Tournament #baseball #ncaabaseball
Friday, May 22
Brody Williams Hits it Out of the Park For Kent State Baseball at the MAC Tournament #baseball
Friday, May 22
