An Adair County man was recently inducted in the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame. On Saturday, October 26th, Ray “Bubba” Sorensen, of Greenfield, was awarded the Outstanding American award by Dan Gable at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines.

2019 IWCOA Convention Hall of Fame Banquet Outstanding American Ray (Bubba) Sorenson & Presenter Dan Gable.

In his statement, Sorensen, who is known for his “Freedom Rock” paintings and as a Republican Representative for Iowa House District 20, said “I am extremely honored and also undeserving of such a place in Wrestling history, but happy to go in with a group of amazing men, including Jim Christensen and CJ Miller. Also, thanks to my wrestling coaches Larry Riley, Rory Benton and Marty Niblo for the instruction and life lessons.”

Other local inductees included C.J. Miller, of Greenfield (deceased), and Jim Christensen, of Fontanelle.