Tom Milkovich
Maple Heights, OH
Information - 2003
Photos - 1969, 1999 & 2003(2)
High School Activities - Varsity M, Intramurals, Gym Leader, Hi-Y, Wrestling (State Champ 1967, 1968 & 1969), G.A.A. Court, Voted #1 "Best Athlete"
Tom wrestled for four years for Michigan State University and was one of that school's best wrestlers of all time. He places among all MSU wrestlers as follows:
3rd - Best Season Record (1972) - 23 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws, 1 pin
5th - Most NCAA Tournament Wins - 13 wins in 4 tournaments
6th - Best Career Winning Percentage - .926 - (93-7-1 in 1970-73)
10th - Most Wins in a Career - 93
Year by year:
- 1970 -
All-American (134 lbs.)
Big Ten Conference Champion (134)
- 1971 -
Big Ten Conference Champion (134)
5th Place AAU National Freestyle Championship (149.5)
- 1972 -
Big Ten Conference Champion (142)
All-American (142)
NCAA Champion (142)
- 1973 -
Big Ten Conference Champion (142)
All-American (142)
6th Place NCAA Tournament
Outstanding MSU Wrestler Award
Tom is now a vocational teacher and wrestling coach at GlenOak High School in Canton, Ohio.
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