Former Alfred State Coach Greg Johnson Inducted Into National Wrestling Hall of Fame
June 08, 2015

 

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Former Spartan three-time National Champion Greg Johnson was inducted posthumously into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in a ceremony Saturday night in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Johnson passed away at the age of 52 in 2001 from a rare blood disorder. He was also inducted into the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame in September 2014. Former Spartan teammate and fellow NCAA Champion Pat Milkovich was on hand at the event to accept the award on Johnson's behalf.

Johnson was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum as a Distinguished Member, along with Frank Bettucci, Joe Gonzales and Sammie Henson. The other recipients were Outstanding American Mike Golic, Order of Merit recipient Dr. David "Doc" Bennett, Medal of Courage recipient Mike Powell, and Lifetime Achievement for an Official Kenny Ritchie.





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