Hall of Fame

Brett Trichilo

Brett Trichilo

  • Class
  • Induction
    2023
  • Sport(s)
    Football

BRETT TRICHILO, Wilkes University
Football – Class of 2005

Brett Trichilo was one of the greatest players ever to wear the Navy and Gold on the gridiron, Trichilo earned the Melberger Award twice in his career as the best player in Division III college football in 2003 and 2004. 

A three-time All-MAC selection including being named MAC Player of the Year twice in 2003 and 2004, Trichilo also was a two-time All-ECAC and Division III All-American selection as a junior and senior. He still holds the all-time career records in scoring (384 points) and rushing (5,837 yards) as well as a season record in rushing with 2,185 yards in 2003. He finished his Wilkes career with individual game records in points (30), touchdowns (5) and yards rushing (316). 

Trichilo was inducted into the Wilkes University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015.