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J Robinson, accomplished longtime Gophers wrestling coach, dies at 79

CBS Local Minnesota Sports

Mar 30, 2026

J Robinson, who coached the University of Minnesota wrestlers for 30 years and led them to great success, has died, the program announced Sunday. Robinson coached the Gophers to th…

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