Former Oklahoma State wrestling coach Joe Seay passed away on Thursday. He was 80 years old.
Seay was a distinguished member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1998. At OSU and at Cal State-Bakersfield, he coached his teams to nine total NCAA championships. He also coached the USA in the Goodwill Games, World Championships and Olympic Games.
Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Joe Seay, 80, coach of two USA World Champion Teams, passes away@NWHOF @Sunkistkids @CowboyWrestling @CSUBWrestling @TeamUSA
After leading his teams at Cal State-Bakersfield and Oklahoma State to a total of nine NCAA championships, Joe Seay then coached the USA to milestone victories in the Goodwill Games, World Championships and Olympic Games.