Joe Russell: Medal of Courage

Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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Organization:	University of Minnesota
College:	University of Minnesota
Bio:	Joe was an outstanding wrestler in high school ready to take on the world when a tragic motorcyle accident put him fighting for his life. He worked his way back on the mat and wrestled at the Minnesota… + See More + Joe was an outstanding wrestler in high school ready to take on the world when a tragic motorcyle accident put him fighting for his life. He worked his way back on the mat and wrestled at the Minnesota… + See More - See Less - Joe was an outstanding wrestler in high school ready to take on the world when a tragic motorcyle accident put him fighting for his life. He worked his way back on the mat and wrestled at the Minnesota under J Robinson where he was the captain of the team.

#5	Paul Borja July 14, 2008 at 2:21am joe you have allways been a inpiration to me even before the accident but after the accident how you still worked at your dream to be the best you could be I remember watching you placed in districts and went to the state tourniment while you were learning to walk again bigger than any state or national title im still amazed your old pal p borja reply
#4	Russell Fan March 6, 2008 at 8:20pm Wow! Joe Russell is a rolemodel for everyone. What a great story and a great outlook he has on life. reply
#3	Grant Higgins January 7, 2008 at 11:40pm joe i met you at j robinson wrestling camp and heard your story and i liked hearing it again and it inspires me to do better in wrestling and life in general, Thank You, Grant H. reply
#2	Moopher October 9, 2007 at 1:26pm Joe, you are awesome. reply
#1	Anonymous Coward October 9, 2007 at 2:37am Joe Russell is a class act and a perfect example of a role model for kids and adults alike. He is a major player in why Minnesota is such a quality program. Anyone that has ever met him or wrestled for him will say nothing but the best. reply