MANHEIM, Pa. - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) announced its 2024 Division III Hall of Fame inductees, with former Wartburg wrestler Byron Tate selected as one of seven honorees. He becomes the 12th inductee from Wartburg's program.

Tate left an impressive legacy at Wartburg College, where he had an outstanding career record of 141-14. He notched 44 falls, 22 major decisions, and four tech falls.

The Wartburg legend ranks third in career wins, seventh in major decisions, and fifth in falls. Tate's three consecutive National Championships (2010-2012) at 197 lbs. make him a three-time All-American.

Playing a pivotal role in Wartburg's wrestling dominance, Tate helped snag back-to-back NCAA Championship titles in 2011 and 2012. His stellar performance in 2012 earned him the coveted title of D3wrestle.com Wrestler of the Year.

In the Iowa Conference, Tate won three straight championships and earned the 2011 IIAC MVP title. Wartburg's four consecutive conference titles during his time is a testament to his leadership.

Tate's skills weren't limited to Division III. He showed his mettle with a runner-up finish at the Midlands Championships in 2010 and got a coveted invite to the Division I All-Star Dual in 2011. Bryon Tate's remarkable journey and achievements have left an indelible mark on Wartburg College's wrestling legacy.

This year's honorees will be inducted during the 2024 NWCA Convention at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa in Ponte Verda Beach, Fla. The induction ceremony will take place on July 26.
 
Wartburg's NWCA Division III Hall of Fame inductees:
Dick Walker, 1993
Tom Smith, 2004
Jamal Fox, 2006
Zac Weiglein, 2008
Jim Miller, 2009
LeRoy Gardner, 2010
Tom Hogan, 2012
Dustin Hinschberger, 2013
Akeem Carter, 2016
Blake Gillis, 2018
Aaron Wernimont, 2020
Byron Tate, 2024