Mike Chapman

History of the W.I.N. Memorabilia Show

JasonC — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:44:44 +0000

Mike’s column from the latest issue of WIN Magazine talks about the history of the Memorabilia Show. This show will mark Mike’s 20th and last show. He writes: The 1991 NCAA championships in Iowa City stand out in my mind as one of the most memorable ever, for many reasons. …It was the scene for an experiment [...]

W.I.N. Memorabilia Show for 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships

JasonC — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:44:19 +0000

On March 18-21, Mike will be appearing at the WIN (Wrestling International Magazine) Memorabilia Show during the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Omaha, Nebraska, along with many legends from the world of wrestling. Mike and his wife Bev created the show 20 years ago and it has been a tremendous success. Last year, the show [...]

Jack Brisco Passes Away at Age 68

JasonC — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:59:17 +0000

Two WIN Magazine issues ago, I wrote about the passing of Steve “Dr. Death” Williams, who attended the WIN show two years ago in St. Louis. This issue, I am sad to report on the death of Jack Brisco, who was a guest at our WIN show in 2004. Brisco died February 1 at age [...]

The Day Tarzan Came Home to Iowa

JasonC — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:30:23 +0000

This is the Publisher’s Perspective column from Volume 2, Issue 1 of Iowa History Journal: During my long career in journalism I’ve had the opportunity to meet many interesting personalities … from President Ronald Reagan to boxing legend Muhammad Ali, from actors like Robert Redford and Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk” of TV fame) to super [...]

Iowa History Journal Volume 2, Issue 1 Now Available

JasonC — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:27:32 +0000

The January, 2010, issue features articles on the great career of Iowa basketball legend Murray Wier, former movie Tarzan Jock Mahoney of Davenport, the Younkers store dynasty, the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the Spirit Lake Massacre of 1857! Also columns by regulars Mike Chapman, Arvid Huisman and John McNeer; Iowa History Quiz, [...]

The Day Gable Wrestled ‘Goober’

JasonC — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:18:38 +0000

There have been many great wrestling showdowns through the decades, such as Caruso-Fehrs, Behm- Sanders, Lewis-Smith, Fraser-Houck, Perry-Hendricks. They were all classic matches, to be sure. But one match that never makes the list is Gable-Goober. And for good reason. It was a pure mismatch from the outset, and there was nothing important about the match at [...]

Iowa History Journal Issue 6 Now Available

JasonC — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:13:02 +0000

Issue number 6, December 2009, of the Iowa History Journal is now available. Inside the issue: USS Iowa Firepower Still Felt Today The Borlaug Legacy Bump Elliot: Hawkeye Leader Historic Blacksmith Shop The Day the Pope Came Heisman Trophy Contenders Honoring Columbus in Iowa Columns by Iowans Visit IowaHistoryJournal.com to subscribe!

Mike Retires from the Wrestling Museum

JasonC — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:38:33 +0000

Mike retired on October 31st from the Wrestling Museum. After founding the museum, he spent 11 years as the Executive Director. Here is a press release from the Museum: The executive director of the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum (DGIWIM) is stepping down after leading the organization for over a decade. Mike [...]

Iowa History Journal Issue 5 Now Available

JasonC — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:04:12 +0000

Issue number 5, October 2009, of the Iowa History Journal is now available. Inside the issue: Saga of the USS Iowa Old Chapel Resurrected Rocky Marciano’s Fatal Trip Three Baseball Books Recalling the Big Peach Iowa History Quiz Columns by Iowans Visit IowaHistoryJournal.com to subscribe!

IHJ Featured in Tuesday’s Des Moines Register

JasonC — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:10:09 +0000

The Des Moines Register did a short piece on the Iowa History Journal in its Biz Buzz section on Tuesday. The blurb reads: Iowa writer and promoter Mike Chapman has a new venture, Iowa History Journal, which he began publishing with a soft launch last winter and which is now promoting its fifth issue. The inaugural [...]