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He was a three-time Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association 147-pound champion, winning the title in 1951, 1952 and 1953.  He won the NCAA 147-pound title as a senior, earning All-America honors.  He was named the outstanding wrestler at both the EIWA and NCAA championships in 1953. He went undefeated in dual meets as a junior and senior.  He won the 1956 Olympic final tryouts, but a knee injury prevented him from competing.  He won the AAU 147.5 title and reached the finals of the Olympic tryouts in 1960.