Hall of Fame Inductees
- Induction:
- 2012
Wrestling, 1992-93
A two-time All-American, Rex Holman was crowned the NCAA champion at 190 pounds in 1993 after finishing third in 1992. In his first season with the Buckeyes, Holman immediately secured his name in the conference records book when he won the 1992 Big Ten title (190 pounds). The following season as a senior, Holman repeated as the 190-pound champion to become a two-time All-Big Ten recipient. Holman’s senior season proved to be history-making as he is the only Buckeye to post an undefeated record. Holman went 29-0 in 1993 as the team co-captain, while his 40 victories the previous season place him 12th all-time at Ohio State in single-season wins. For his career, Holman collected 69 wins (three losses) for a .958 win percentage, which is second all-time at Ohio State. During his senior campaign, Holman was selected to wrestle in the prestigious NWCA All-Star event in Bethlehem, Pa., where he defeated Oklahoma’s Andy Foster, 9-2.Holman excelled in the classroom as well. Named to the 1993 First Team NWCA All-Academic Team, Holman was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten recipient. Additionally, Holman was an Ohio State Scholar-Athlete.
Following his collegiate career, Holman remained on campus and served as the assistant coach for the Buckeyes from 1993-98. He later joined the United States Army and subsequently became the Armed Forces Freestyle Champion in 2000. Continuing an impressive wrestling career, Holman competed at the 2000 U.S. Freestyle Olympic Trials and finished third after a fourth-place finish in 1996.
Holman and his wife, Jodi, reside in New Albany, Ohio, with their two daughters Kallie and Reese. Holman is a full-time firefighter and emergency medical technician for the City of Upper Arlington. He co-authored the book, Take Command! Be Lean, Energized & Strong.
