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RIP, SHERWYN THORSON

One of the most unique athletes in Iowa -- and NCAA -- history passed away this week.

It has not been a good week for Iowa legends. Hoops star Murray Wier passed away on Wednesday and he was joined by Sherwyn Thorson, one of the most spectacularly unique athletes in the history of Iowa sports. What made Thorson so unique? The fact that he was excellent on the football field (where he played on offense and defense) and on the wrestling mat. Hewas an All-American football player and a National Champion wrestler.