1952-53 Jefferson
Statesmen Wrestling Team
PICTURED (not in order): M. Gravino, T. Nacca,
A. Stavalone, T. Maggio, R. Liberatore, J. Berardicurti, J.
Paternico, C. Nicosia, R. Marella, G. Bonacci, J. Spitz, R. Iannucci,
W. Kenyon, B. Vito, B. Hill, Coach Bunce. (SOURCE: The Statesman, Thomas Jefferson High
School, 1953.)
Although the 1953 Wrestling team
suffered losses from illness and ineligibility, it finished the
season with a high rating in the city and sectional tournaments. The
climax of the year was the crowning of our own Tommy Nacca as city
and sectional champion in the 145 pound class. He was undefeated in
seven league matches and in five tournament matches. May his example
be an inspiration to all succeeding wrestlers. (The Statesman,
1954)
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