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Hall of Fame

Mark Popple

  • Class
    1983
  • Induction
    2000
  • Sport(s)
    Wrestling
Four year member of wrestling team…captain of 1983 team…helped the Colonels to 62-21 dual match record during his career…finished his career with overall record of 70-15-2 and dual match record of 53-13-2…had 10 wins by pin fall and 13 wins by major decision…won 1983 Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association championship at 150 pounds…finished third in same event as junior…as senior, won first at Wilkes Open and helped Colonels capture their only Wilkes Open team championship…ranked fifth in Division I as senior and qualified for NCAA Championships…captured five Wilkes Open titles in career…reached championship bout seven times in six different weight classes.
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