Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Saluki Hall of Fame
Deke Edwards
- Induction:
- 2019
- Class:
- 1961
Deke Edwards recorded a 45-6 record for the wrestling team from 1958-61, an achievement all the more impressive because he was blinded by a hunting accident that occurred when he was 11 years old. Edwards wrestled in the 130-pound weight class as a freshman and finished third at the conference meet. The team was 23-3-1 during his sophomore through senior years. He served as head wrestling coach at Missouri School for the Blind from 1975 until his retirement. He is also a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for his lifetime of service to the sport.
3.17.26 | Inside Saluki Athletics - March 17th
Tuesday, March 17
Restart Broadcast - USI Game 3
Sunday, March 15
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - Double Header USI (Game3)
Sunday, March 15
Saluki Radio Baseball Broadcast - Double Header USI
Sunday, March 15
