University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2000
- Class:
- 1969
1968-69 Wrestling Team - Head Coach Jack LaBonde
The 1968-69 wrestling team finished second in the nation at the College Division level and 13th at the University Division level. The team posted a dual record of 13-1-1. Len Groom led the squad with a College Division national title at 130 pounds and a second place finish in the University Division. Other All-American selections on the team included Mike Rogers (137 pounds), Mel Crider (152 pounds), Jim Alexander (167 pounds), Mike Patterson (177 pounds) and Bob Smith (145 pounds).
Team members: James Alexander, Joe Barton, David Capelli, Melvin Crider, Ronald England, Ralph Gambing, Leonard Groom, Hud Larabee, Jerry Martinez, Brad Melius, Pat Menke, Roberto Munoz, Larry Notario, Michael Patterson, Michael Rogers, Clarence Ross, Amos Sanchez, Ike Sherlock, Robert Smith, Martin Stefanic, Joe Torrez, Lawrence Vallow, Larry Wagner.
