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[apos]s most valuable wrestler in 1957 and the Carl W.E. Almquist Trophy as the most improved performer the following year.