Awards

IUB Athletics Hall of Fame - 2018

About Sam Komar

A two-time Big Ten champion and All-American, Sam Komar earned wrestling letters from 1975-78. He captured Big Ten championships at 134 pounds in 1975 and 142 pounds in 1977 while under the tutelage of IU coach Doug Blubaugh. In addition to his Big Ten titles, Komar also earned All-America honors at 134 pounds in 1976 (4th), and did the same in 1977 after advancing to the NCAA title match at 142 pounds. During the 1977 season, Komar compiled a 40-4-1 mark, and was 114-24-4 during his four years in Bloomington. He is one of only 12 Hoosiers to win multiple Big Ten wrestling championships, and his 114 career wins ranks 10th in school history.