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In 1978 Sam Herriman made Augustana history by becoming the first Viking wrestling to win a national championship. He won the 126-pound title in the North Central Conference tournament and went on to top the field at the NCAA-Division II championships.
Following his national championship, Sam was invited to compete on the NCAA All-Star Team in Mexico City in 1978.
As a senior, Sam was team captain, posted a 27-6 record and was NCC champ again at 126 pounds.
Sam is a three time NCAA-Division II All-American. He was listed in Who's Who Among American College Students in 1979 and received honorary citizenship from then-Governor Bill Janklow. As a student he was president of Men's Senate and an FCA member. He graduated from Augustana in 1980 with a degree in history.
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