Bill Weick’s wrestling career showcases his transformation from NCAA national champion to one of the sport’s most revered coaches. Winning his first NCAA title in 1952 at Iowa State Teachers College (now the University of Northern Iowa), Weick took a brief detour to serve in the U.S. Army before returning to secure a second national championship. His international achievements include being a three-time national runner-up and leading the first U.S. World Greco-Roman wrestling team in 1961.

Weick coached internationally with the San Francisco Olympic Club from 1961-65 and later joined U.S. Olympic teams in various coaching roles, contributing to the 1972, 1980, 1984, and 1988 games. He also coached at the Pan American Games, World Championships, and World University Games.

In high school wrestling, Weick’s legacy is unparalleled, boasting a 749-112-2 record. His career spanned roles at Maquoketa High in Iowa and Illinois schools, including Tilden Tech, Mt. Carmel, and Brother Rice, where he continues to coach. Weick is a member of numerous halls of fame, including the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, and was named Illinois Coach of the Year in 1984. Recognized as the 1995 Chicagoan of the Year by the Chicago Park District, he has dedicated his life to molding champions and elevating the sport of wrestling.