EDWARDSVILLE – SIUE Athletics and the SIUE wrestling community mourns the passing of former Head Coach Larry Kristoff. He was 83.
Kristoff started, built and defined the SIUE wrestling program into a national powerhouse that included three consecutive NCAA Division II championships in 1984, 1985 and 1986.
“It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of Larry Kristoff,” said SIUE wrestling Head Coach Daryl Thomas. “Larry touched so many lives, and the stories our alumni share are a testament to the person he was and how much he meant to those he coached. His legacy will live on through the people he inspired and his lasting impact on SIUE wrestling and the sport.”…