Bill Bachardy, Lycoming College
Wrestling – Class of 1966
Posting an impressive career dual meet record of 31-2 (.939) and two undefeated dual meet seasons (6-0, 1962-63; 8-0, 1964-65), Bill Bachardy is the only Division I All-American wrestler and one of just two national champions in Lycoming history. He placed fourth at the 1966 NCAA University Division Championships and also captured the Small College Division National Championship (167 lb) in the same year. In MAC competition, Bachardy placed three times: 4th in 1963 - 167 lb; 2nd in 1965 - 177 lb; and 3rd in 1966 - 167 lb. Bachardy earned NCAA College Division All-American status twice: 1965 - 157 lb, 4th; and 1966 - 167 lb, 1st.
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