Rummy Macias Wrestling Complex
Dedicated in October of 2001, the
Rummy Macias Wrestling Complex serves as the practice facility for the Minnesota State wrestling program.
The facilities, located in the lower level on the south side of Taylor Center, include a 4,000 square foot wrestling room with an adjoining lounge and training area designed for improving the strength and conditioning of Maverick wrestlers. Included in the complex are Stairmasters, treadmills, exercise bikes, weight and strength equipment, an Adam Takedown machine and a state-of-the-art sound system.
The south wall of the facility also sports renderings of MSU's national championship wrestling individuals.
Began in 1949, MSU has won three wrestling national team titles and 28 individual championships.
Rometo "Rummy" Macias, who started the MSU wrestling program beginning in 1950, coached the Mavericks for 38 years. A native of Davenport, Iowa, Macias guided MSU to NAIA national titles in 1958 and 1959 and a NCAA college division crown in 1965. MSU won eight Northern Intercollegiate Conference team titles and one North Central Conference crown during his tenure and 93 individuals earned All-America honors. The 1948 University of Iowa graduate was inducted into the MSU Hall of Fame in 1982.
