Harry Schlieff

Long time head coach and athletic director Harry Schlieff was inducted as the first member of the Mounds View Wrestling Hall of Fame. Coach Schlieff coached the Mustangs for 18 years between 1964 to 1981 gaining him a record of 115-105-5. He coached 24 state entrants and three state champions. He was inducted into the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association Dave Bartelma Hall of Fame in 1980. He also served as the Mounds View Athletic Director

Terry Kersten
Terry Kersten is arguably one of the most successful wrestlers in Mounds View History. He started his career finishing 3rd in the state tournament in 1960 and 1961. He culminated his career by winning the 112lb championship in 1962. Following high school, he went on to a career as a sprinkler fitter in the fire protection business. He also kept busy as a hockey coach for 15 years in Blaine. Terry is married with three children. He is currently retired and living in Ham Lake..
Del Anderson
Del Anderson started coaching in staples in 1959. After serving as the head wrestling coach at Johanna Jr High for two seasons, Del moved up to Mounds View High School as an assistant. In 1964 Harry Schlieff took over as head coach and he and Del worked together for the next Ten years. Del enjoyed having the support of his wife Marge over the years. Sons Scott and Dan both graduated from Mounds View. Del currently spends half the year in Shoreview and the other half in Arizona.
LARRY LYDEN
Larry graduated from Mounds View High School in 1961. He was a state champion as a junior and a runner-up as a senior. He wrestled every weight class in high school from 95 lbs. to heavyweight! Larry’s accomplishments also earned him membership into the Mounds View Athletic Hall of Fame.

Larry emerged as one of Minnesota’s best Freestyle and Greco-Roman competitors of all time. He was a double state champion in Freestyle and Greco-Roman from 1965-1971. He was a member of the 1968 Olympic team, the 1969 World Team (placing fifth), and the 1970 team. He was a five time national champion in 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1974. He was 2nd in the Olympic Trials in 1984. He was a United States All-American in 1967, 1968, 1969, 19780, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, and 1984.

After his competitive years he continued to coach younger wrestlers who benefited greatly from his experiences and technique. He is remembered today for being an incredible wrestler and also an incredible role model. He is not only a great wrestler, but a terrific all-around athlete, husband, father, grandpa, and a loyal friend. He is an outstanding person in whom the sport of wrestling can take great pride.following his coaching career.