Two time Pacific Coast Conference North Division Champions, the Idaho Vandals had wrestling at two points in their history. The first era of Vandal wrestling came to an end because of World War II. Like most schools during the war, athletics were dismissed so that young men & women could serve their country in a time of need. When the war ended, there were schools that resumed their wrestling programs and schools that did not. Idaho was one that did not but they would for a short time again years later.
The best wrestler in Vandal history?
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| John Caccia Sr |
John "Babe" Caccia a legendary football coach that coached Idaho, Idaho State & the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimoes was a two time Pacific Coast Conference North Division champion during his time at Idaho. He of course also played football & was a member of the baseball team as well.
When he returned to Idaho to coach football years later, he reinstated the wrestling program as well. During this time he qualified HWT Larry Mosma to the NCAA tournament. I'm not for sure but I believe that the wrestling team was once again discontinued upon Caccia's departure.
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