best wrestler to never win state

[tapout_machine]

wondering who everyones picks are for the best wrestler to never win a state title. Im sure this has probally been done before but Im a newbie so... My pick is... probally..

Elijah Roberts from Rock Island, he placed three times and lost twice to future ncaa champion Tony Davis. He also had i win over 3x sc Tyler Hurry. Im also pretty sure he won a national title for lincoln college.

[James_Oliva]

Originally Posted by tapout_machine

wondering who everyones picks are for the best wrestler to never win a state title. Im sure this has probally been done before but Im a newbie so... My pick is... probally..

Elijah Roberts from Rock Island, he placed three times and lost twice to future ncaa champion Tony Davis. He also had i win over 3x sc Tyler Hurry. Im also pretty sure he won a national title for lincoln college.

The answer is Tom Erickson.

[WRFAN99]

Coleman either one could be in this conversation

["Post Double"]

My favorite wrestler never to win a state title would have to be ME!

[tapout_machine]

Are those guys from Illinois? I only meant former Illinois wrestlers. I'm not aware that mark Coleman. And tom erickson are from our great state.

[still alive]

i think he is talking about Ellis Coleman Olympic team member

[Dondo]

Originally Posted by tapout_machine

Are those guys from Illinois? I only meant former Illinois wrestlers. I'm not aware that mark Coleman. And tom erickson are from our great state.

I believe Tom Erickson went to Bloom H.S. in Chicago Heights.

[Phat&Happy]

Ronald Ray wrestled for Orr High School. Two time Junior College Champion Named Outstanding Wrestling. Two Time NCAA Div I All American and One NCAA Championship!

[Don@275]

Travis Cherry GBN, 49-1 only loss was at state to Joe Sapp who finished second (I think?). I tried to look for it, but most of his wins that year were falls. 02-03

[Phat&Happy]

Larry Kristoff

Mr. Larry Kristoff began his wrestling career as a one man entry to the state series, placing first in the district, second in the sectional and second in the state. He was also an all-state football player. He was an eleven time National AAU Champion, place first in the National US Wrestling Federation four times, and champion of the Midlands four times. He was a Pan-American Games Champion, and placed 2nd in the World Games. He was a two time Olympian, placing 4th and 5th at the games.

As a college coach he started at Southern Illinois University at EdwardsAle when the school opened, Mr. Kristoff s teams have won three NCAA Division 11 National Championships. He was selected as NCAA Division 11 Coach of the Year in 1985.