Johnnie Jones 118, 126 lbs |
As you study this photograph see if you recognize the wrestler being pinned.
Jones a graduate of Huron High began his collegiate career wrestling for the Ocelots. He won NJCAA titles in 1974 & 1975.
Transferring to Iowa State, Jones had a standout year in the 1976-1977 season. He won the Midlands title, the BIG 12 title & he took fourth place All American honors at the NCAA Division I championships. In the quarter-finals he pinned Mean Gene "The Pinning Machine" Mills of Syracuse in two minutes and forty seconds.
Howard Strick 126 lbs |
Strick earned back to back NJCAA All American status with a fourth place finish in 1973 & a runner-up finish in 1974.
Mike Mirick 150 lbs |
Mirick won an NJCAA title in 1975.
I am in the process of bringing wrestling back to Schoolcraft!!! We were on point for this fall but covid put the kibash to it! We will follow the MacKenzie model at HFC through the club phase. I am excited as we had some great workout rooms in the 70’s and 80’s!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! Very excited to hear that!!
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