Larry Wagner (2001) - Hall of Fame - University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Larry Wagner

Induction:
2001
Class:
1971

Wagner enjoyed an outstanding wrestling career for the Bears from 1968-71. He won the 1970 NCAA College Division (Division II) national championship at 126 pounds and went on to place fourth and earn All-American honors at the University Division (Division I) tournament. He posted a career record of 56-12-4 and is currently tied for third on the UNC single season victory list with 34 in 1969-70. As a senior, Wagner won the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship at 126 pounds. He helped lead the 1968-69 squad to an RMAC title and a second-place finish at the national meet. That squad was honored at the 2000 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.