TSD Athletic Hall of Fame

• Athletic Hall of Fame
• Nomination Form
• Class of 2011
• Class of 2010
• Class of 2009
• Class of 2008
• Class of 2007
• Class of 2006
  • Greg Abrams
  • Michele Beare
  • John Cocanougher
  • Jeremiah Kennedy
  • Todd Lancaster
  • Dewey Miller
  • Steve Termeer
  • Chris Webb
• Class of 2005
• Class of 2004
• Class of 2003
• Class of 2002
• Class of 2001
• Class of 2000
• Class of 1999
• THS Athletics

Greg graduated from THS in 1966. He was the football manager for 3 years and the wrestling manager for one year. He wrestled his junior and senior seasons, placing 3rd in the district as a senior after posting an 18-4-1 record, and qualified for the OHSAA State Wrestling Championships in Columbus. He was a member of the district champion team in 1965, and district runner-up inn 1966. He later went on to letter in both wrestling and soccer at the University of Notre Dame, and was selected as captain of the soccer team his senior year.

Abrams became the head wrestling coach at Lebanon HS in ‘72 and held that post for 27 years. His wrestling teams at Lebanon won 3 district, 7 Mid-Miami League, and 2 Fort Ancient Valley Buckeye Division Championships. His state teams placed 4th in 1988, 8th in ‘91, 3rd in ‘92 and 11th in ‘93. His individual wrestlers’ success includes 4 state champs, 15 state placers, 36 state qualifiers, 32 sectional champs, 102 league champs & 13 Outstanding Wrestler awards!

Greg was also the Lebanon golf coach beginning in 1972 and coached for 12 years finishing with a dual meet record of 190-47. His team achievements included a 5th place State finish in 1980, a Dayton District Championship in 1995, and 7 league championships.

Greg has been previously inducted into the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame, the Greater Miami Valley Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame and the Southwest Ohio Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame.

Greg is retired from teaching and coaching. He and his wife Lynn live on their small farm and raise animals including a peacock and an emu. Greg is active in his church as a lector and member of the finance commission. He has 5 sons: Kyle, Jeremy, Zach, Casey and Zack, and one daughter Caitlyn.

Tonight we recognize Greg Abrams for his coaching success, his commitment to excellence, and welcome him into the 8th class of the Talawanda Athletic Hall of Fame!