University of Minnesota Athletics
Garth Lappin - M Club Hall of Fame
Garth Lappin
Class of 2011
Wrestling: 1947-49
The Minnesota wrestling program has been a symbol of excellence for decades. One of the men responsible for this incredible legacy is Garth Lappin.
A team leader for the Gophers in the late 1940s, Lappin lettered at Minnesota from 1947-1949 and was crowned Big Ten Champion in 1948. He was a two-time All-American at 121 pounds in 1947 and 1949.
After his days wearing the maroon and gold, Lappin went on to become the president of State High School Wrestling Association and meet chairman for U.S. Wrestling Foundation. He coached Anoka High School to two state titles and mentored 17 individual state champions.
Lappin is a member of the Minnesota High School Coaches Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Minnesota chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for lifetime service.