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Hall of Fame

1971 Wrestling Team

  • Class
  • Induction
    2016
  • Sport(s)
    Wrestling
One of five undefeated teams in Wilkes wrestling storied history, the 1970-71 squad finished a perfect 13-0 in dual match play including three shutouts and an average margin of victory of 23 points. The squad won the Middle Atlantic Conference team championship with a tournament record of 116 points and saw six wrestlers win individual titles. The team featured nine wrestlers with one MAC championship, two two-time MAC champions and four three-time MAC champions while also boasting six All-Americans including two two-time winners. Wilkes finished second overall at the Wilkes Open and fifth at the NCAA College Division National Championship. Team members include: Jay McGinley, Bob Roberts, Art Trovi, Dennis
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