Accomplishments
- University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown champion’s historic NCAA wrestling career included six national titles – three apiece in Division I and Division II.
- His success led to a change known informally as the “Haselrig rule” prohibiting Division II wrestlers from competing in the Division I tournament.
- Selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 12th round of the 1989 NFL Draft even though he never played college football.
- Advanced from the Steelers practice squad to status as an All-Pro offensive guard in 1992.
- Played four seasons with the Steelers and one with the New York Jets.
- Compiled a 143-2-1 career record with a .979 winning percentage as a Pitt-Johnstown wrestler.
- Went 15-0 in NCAA Division I Tournament competition, and he never lost or tied against a Division II opponent.
- Had a NCAA record 122 consecutive matches without a loss.
- Named to the NCAA 75th Anniversary Wrestling Team in 2005.
- At Johnstown High, won a Pennsylvania Class AAA state wrestling title even though the Trojans didn’t have a wrestling program.
- Played in the Arena Football League and eventually made the transition to Mixed Martial Arts.
- Inducted into the Pitt-Johnstown Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2009.
- Inducted into the NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2014.
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