As I reflect on aging, my thoughts often drift to the past, particularly to the old wrestling brackets. I find myself pondering the competitors in each weight class, reliving the matches and outcomes from years gone by. However, as my memory fades, I yearn to create an archive—a repository where wrestling history can be easily revisited.
Before the era of platforms like trackwrestling, which document recent wrestling history extensively, I seek the nostalgia of older tournaments, ones that aren’t readily available online.
I aim to compile brackets from various years, encompassing both small and large tournaments across North and South Dakota. Recently, I stumbled upon one such bracket, sparking a flood of fond memories.
If you possess any brackets from North or South Dakota, whether in PDF format or on old paper, I would greatly appreciate it if you could share them with me. My goal is to construct an archive of these vintage brackets.
Once I’ve gathered a sufficient collection, I intend to create a dedicated section on Dakota Grappler, labeled “Bracket Archive,” where enthusiasts can delve into the rich tapestry of wrestling history.
Your contributions would be invaluable in preserving and celebrating this cherished heritage.
Here is the 1987 North Dakota WDA Brackets
1987 WDA Brackets
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