Hall of Fame
CRAIG HELMUTH, Gettysburg
Wrestling, Class of 1978
Craig Helmuth was one of the most prolific wrestlers in Gettysburg history, establishing himself during his freshman campaign in 1974-75 by claiming the NCAA Division III national title at 126 pounds. He went 24-3-1 in his first collegiate season with two of those losses coming at the NCAA Division I Championships. Helmuth was also the MAC Championship runner-up at 126 pounds.
The 1978 Gettysburg graduate won three individual MAC titles, all at 126 pounds and led the Bullets to the MAC team championship in 1976.
He was a three-time All-American and finished his career with the most wins in school history. For two decades, he held the school record for most pins with 29. He lost only 11 matches in his career with seven of those coming in NCAA Championships. He was awarded the Charles W. Beachem Athletic Award, which is given to the male senior on the basis of character, scholarship, and athletic achievement.
Helmuth was inducted into the Gettysburg Athletics Hall of Athletic Honor in 1998.