TULSA — Former Oklahoma State wrestling national champion Fred Davis died Friday at age 86.
A three-time All-American for OSU (then Oklahoma A&M) from 1954-56, Davis won the national title at 167 pounds in 1955 and finished as the runner-up at the weight class in 1956. He finished his OSU wrestling career with a 29-3 record and was part of three NCAA championship teams.
In 2007, Davis was the recipient of OSU’s Gallagher Award, which is presented annually to an OSU alumnus who exemplifies the spirit and leadership eminent in the tradition of champions.
Following his wrestling career, Davis became a teacher and helped open McLain High in Tulsa, where he also started the wrestling program.