RIT Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016 announced; Induction set for October 16
August 30, 2016

 


ROCHESTER, NY - Seven individuals and the 1953-54 wrestling team will be inducted as part of the RIT Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016 on Sunday, Oct. 16 at Ridgemont Country Club. A reception is planned from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by brunch and the inductions.

This year's class features Luke L. Baum '09 (wrestling); Colin C. Bradley '06 (baseball), Stephen J. Burns '08 (track and field and hockey), Ellen Monile Dadlani '92 (basketball), Mark J. Dougherty '70 (hockey), Allison D. Griggs '08 (track and field), Daniel Ringwald '10 (hockey), and the 1953-54 undefeated wrestling team.

Luke L. Baum (Wrestling; Applied Mathematics '09)
Whether on the wrestling mat or in the classroom, Luke Baum was one of the very best athletes to compete at RIT. The Ontario, N.Y. native wrestled from 2005-2009 and earned All-American honors in 2009, placing fifth at the NCAA Division III Championships. In all, he competed in three straight NCAAs.

In 2009, Baum was Senior Athlete of the Year and Empire Conference Champion, along with earning Most Outstanding Wrestler honors. Twice, he was named All-New York State. Baum holds six school records, including 146 career wins with 59 in dual matches to go along with an outstanding .753 winning percentage. He posted a 19-1 dual match mark his senior campaign.

Baum was a four-time Scholar All-American as chosen by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.

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1953-54 Wrestling Team

Coached by legendary Earl Fuller, the 1953-54 wrestling season was one to remember. The 10-0 dual meet record, best in school history, included shutouts against Edinboro and University at Buffalo. Individually, Jim Cargnoni was 10-0. RIT later competed in the Niagara District AAU Championships where John Radocha, Joe Falardeau, Ross DiBiase and Gary Dotzler won titles.

In the 4-I (International Invitational Intercollegiate Individual) Championships, Jim Modrak and Dotzler were winners and Jim Barclay placed third. RIT finished third as a team. In the 4-Is, the Tigers competed against national powerhouses Oklahoma, Iowa and Toledo.

Team members included: Coach Earl Fuller, Jim Barclay, Jim Cargnoni, Mike Desiderio, Ross DiBiase, Gary Dotzler, Joe Falardeau, Jim Modrak, John Radocha, Ed Ross and Roy Brubaker (manager).





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