John was a 2x state placewinner for North Fayette, placing 6th as a junior and 2nd as a senior. John went on to wrestle at Wartburg, where he became entrenched as one of the best wrestlers in Wartburg history. He was a 3x AA, placing 3rd, 2nd and winning it all as a senior. He was inducted into the Wartburg Athletic Hall of Fame for his accomplishments along with his college teammate, Byron Tate, this past Saturday, October 15th. John even competed at the storied Midlands Championships twice, placing 5th both times. With all these accolades, his walk-out song is fitting since he really was (and still is) Big Bad John. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, John Helgerson!

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