Record #:

27592

Author(s):

Tucker, John H.

Abstract:

Part 1 of a 2-part series on Luke Hampton. Growing up in Sparta, NC, Hampton was a successful high school wrestler known throughout the state. Following Hampton’s injury during a wrestling match, the state athletic association changed the officiating rules for wrestling. Part 1 focuses on Hampton’s childhood, character, wrestling career up to his injury, and his time recovering from his injuries which left him paralyzed. Hampton was known as a strong, generous, young man with a big heart who enjoyed working hard, competing, and helping his neighbors.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 31 Issue 20, May 2014, p8-12

Subject(s):

Wrestling; Sports--Biography