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Hall of Fame

Jim Ward

  • Class
    1958
  • Induction
    2000
  • Sport(s)
    Wrestling
Three year member of wrestling team…in first season, posted dual match record of 7-1-2 at 130 pounds…in 1956-57, became the first wrestler in Wilkes history to go undefeated by finishing the season 11-0 at 130 pounds…helped Colonels claim their first MAC championship…voted Most Valuable Wrestler and named Athlete of the Year in 1956-57…captain of 1957-58 squad…went undefeated with 10-0 record at 137 pounds…won MAC Individual crown at 137 and led Wilkes to second straight MAC team title.
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