1988 NCAA Champs

[matter7172]

This photo popped up on FB from the "I Wrestled in PA" group.



Proof that wrestling existed in Pennsylvania at least as early as 1988.

 

[jmadden1998]

This photo popped up on FB from the "I Wrestled in PA" group.

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Proof that wrestling existed in Pennsylvania at least as early as 1988.

Arizona St won the team title that year with 7 AA’s and no champions.

118 Zeke Jones 6th
126 Chip Park 3rd
134 NP
142 Thom Ortiz 4th
150 NP
158 Dan St John 3rd
167 Jim Gressley 3rd
177 NP
190 Mike Davies 2nd
275 Rod Severn 5th

 

[LorenzoFan]

Great year for PA wrestling!!!! 6 champs!!!!

 

[Waxman1607]

Arizona St won the team title that year with 7 AA’s and no champions.

118 Zeke Jones 6th
126 Chip Park 3rd
134 NP
142 Thom Ortiz 4th
150 NP
158 Dan St John 3rd
167 Jim Gressley 3rd
177 NP
190 Mike Davies 2nd
275 Rod Severn 5th

Only 7 scoring wrestlers?? Wow

 

[billrag]

Jimmy Martin is still one of my favorite PSU wrestlers of all time. A bunch of guys on those teams from the mid-80s were great to watch. I wrestled Rob Koll at least once in junior high school. I guess I have bragging rights because he didn't totally roll me and embarrass me (although he did win).

 

[Random4598375]

Arizona St won the team title that year with 7 AA’s and no champions.

118 Zeke Jones 6th
126 Chip Park 3rd
134 NP
142 Thom Ortiz 4th
150 NP
158 Dan St John 3rd
167 Jim Gressley 3rd
177 NP
190 Mike Davies 2nd
275 Rod Severn 5th

And less than 90 points.

 

[jmadden1998]

And less than 90 points.

Not quite

1. Arizona St 93
2. Iowa 85.5
3. Iowa St 83.75
4. Okie St 80.5
5. Penn St 71.5

 

[BigFella235]

You can find highlights and certain matches on YouTube

 

[WildTurk]

Royce Alger was an animal back then!

 

[BigFella235]

Pat Santoro vs Sean O’Day


Royce Alger vs Dan Mayo Pt 1


Royce Alger vs Dan Mayo Pt 2

 

[Callthestall]

This photo popped up on FB from the "I Wrestled in PA" group.

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Proof that wrestling existed in Pennsylvania at least as early as 1988.

The bookends ,Cuvo and Haselrig were truly unique athletes.
I knew Cuvo a little bit. People are familiar with his wrestling credentials but might not know a couple of other details. He was arguably the best take down wrestler in PA high school history. In addition to winning 3 State titles , he was a phenomenal cross country runner winning 3 District 11 titles and I believe finishing 3rd in States a few times. In college he won 2 Nationals in wrestling. Could of maybe won another one but couldn't beat Bonomo from Bloomsburg. He also was All American in cross country in college.
The Haselrig story is pretty well known. I remember being at States and getting a program and seeing his name with like 6 matches and wondering what that was about. His High School dropped the wrestling program and he petitioned PIAA to wrestle. Goes on to win State title. Then wins 3 Division 2 titles which qualifies him for NCAA s . Wins 3 National Division 1 titles. Goes on to become All Pro in football for Steelers after not playing football since highschool. Truly amazing.

 

[GOLDBANGER]

The bookends ,Cuvo and Haselrig were truly unique athletes.
I knew Cuvo a little bit because his sister dated a friend of mine from Bangor. People are familiar with his wrestling credentials but might not know a couple of other details. He was arguably the best take down wrestler in PA high school history. In addition to winning 3 State titles , he was a phenomenal cross country runner winning 3 District 11 titles and I believe finishing 3rd in States a few times. In college he won 2 Nationals in wrestling. Could of maybe won another one but couldn't beat Bonomo from Bloomsburg. He also was All American in cross country in college.
The Haselrig story is pretty well known. I remember being at States and getting a program and seeing his name with like 6 matches and wondering what that was about. His High School dropped the wrestling program and he petitioned PIAA to wrestle. Goes on to win State title. Then wins 3 Division 2 titles which qualifies him for NCAA s . Wins 3 National Division 1 titles. Goes on to become All Pro in football for Steelers after not playing football since highschool. Truly amazing.

A lot of people had trouble with Ricky Bonomo, including Jimmy Martin.

 

[Just another PSU Fan]

- 1984 PIAA AA Championships --- 2nd match, 105lbs --- Jim Martin ...