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Gallagher IBA Arena
Of all the arenas in the country where wrestling is held, none has more tradition than Gallagher-Iba Arena, home of Oklahoma State Wrestling for the past 60 years. In its beginning as Gallagher Hall, the gymnasium was named for Edward Clark Gallagher, the Oklahoma A&M wrestling mentor who never wrestled competitively but became the greatest coach of his time. The 1987-88 season brought a new look and a new name to the hallowed hall. When renovations were completed in January 1988, it was renamed Gallagher-Iba Arena to honor the late Mr. Henry P. Iba, Oklahoma State's legendary basketball coach.
Gallagher-Iba Arena took on a new look once again in 2001. On Jan. 4, 2001 the OSU wrestling team hosted Oregon in the first match in the newly renovated arena. GIA underwent a $56 million renovation, that increased the seating capacity of Gallagher-Iba Arena to 13,611 seats.
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