Ron “Buddy” Knoebel, Lycoming College
Wrestling – Class of 1965
Ron “Buddy” Knoebel was a standout on the mat at Lycoming. Knoebel became an NCAA Small College National Champion in the 137-pound weight class in 1965 before the creation of Division III. He also finished fourth at the NCAA tournament in 1963 to earn his first of two All-America honors. Knoebel is a two-time MAC Champion (1964-65) in the 137-pound weight class. He was named the 1964 MAC Most Outstanding Wrestler.
Knoebel was named the 1965 Lycoming College Most Outstanding Male Athlete. He was inducted into the inaugural class of the Lycoming Athletics Hall of Fame in 1986. Knoebel was also inducted into the Pennsylvania District 4 Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2008. He is a co-owner of Knoebels Amusement Resort, the world’s largest free-admission amusement park.
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