Former Jayhawk Wrestler, Anton Hall, Selected to National Junior

College Wrestling Hall of Fame

1/19/12

Anton Hall, a two-time NJCAA finalist and national champion for

Muskegon Community College will be inducted into the National

Junior College Wrestling Hall of Fame on February 25, 2012, at the

NJCAA Wrestling Championships in Rochester, MN.  

Mr. Hall is a graduate of Forrest Hills Northern High School in

Grand Rapids, MI, and was a state champion for Coach Tim

Maczinski.  He then selected Muskegon Community College to

further his education while wrestling for Coach Ron Gaffner. 

During his outstanding career with the Jayhawks, he was a 2-time

Region XII Champion, 2-time NJCAA finalist, and the 2001 National

Champion at 165 lbs.  Anton had a dual meet record of 21-2 and an

overall record of 74-11, the most in school history.  He was an

Academic All-American and selected Muskegon Community College

Student Athlete of the Year in 2001.  After attending Muskegon

Community College, Anton transferred to Michigan State University

to wrestle and complete his education.

Mr. Hall is the son of Julia and Doug Hall.  He and his wife Elizabeth have one son, Issac.  He is currently Project Facilitator at YMCA of Metro Detroit (Classroom Outreach).  In his spare time, Anton is building a wooden boat.

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