Cornell University Athletics

He was a two-time runner-up at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Championships, while also placing second at the NCAA championships as a senior to earn All-America honors. Captain of the team as a senior, he compiled a career dual meet record of 28-4, going undefeated as a junior (12-0) and senior (10-0). He competed at 157 pounds as a junior and placed second at the EIWA championships, losing to the eventual NCAA champion. Vincent moved down to 147 pounds his senior year, dropping a tough decision to a two-time national champion in the finals of the NCAA tournament. Over his three-year varsity career, Cornell compiled an overall record of 25-7-2, won Ivy titles both in 1957 and 1958 and captured the Eastern crown in 1958. He was the recipient of the Peter J. Floros Award as the team's most valuable wrestler in 1957 and the Carl W.E. Almquist Trophy as the most improved performer the following year.