Hall of Fame

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Shamus O’Grady

  • Class
    2013
  • Induction
    2024
  • Sport(s)
 Shamus O’Grady was one of the pillars of the St. Cloud State wrestling program from 2008-2013.  O’Grady capped his stellar career earning the NCAA Division II National Title at 184 pounds in 2013, the 14th individual national title in program history. He helped lead St. Cloud State to four top-10 NCAA finishes, including three consecutive second place team finishes at the NCAA Division II National Championships.  
One of only 10 four-time NCAA All-Americans in SCSU history, O’Grady earned top-eight national finishes in each season as a Husky, placing sixth in 2010, fourth in 2011 and fourth in 2012 at 174 pounds before jumping up a weight class to 184 pounds. His senior campaign was one of the best single season performances in program history, as he posted a 21-0 dual record, which is the most dual wins in a single season and one of just four undefeated dual records in program history. His 40 wins overall in 2013 are also a program record, as he was named the 2012-13 NSIC Wrestler of the Year and 2011 and 2013 NCAA Super Region 3 Most Outstanding Wrestler. O’Grady also earned four All-NSIC honors from 2010-13 and was inducted into the St. Cloud State Hall of Fame in 2023. 
O’Grady was a three-sport athlete as he also competed in cross country and track & field during his time at SCSU. 
O’Grady recently started his own sheep shearing business called O’Grady Works LLC.