John Mathews (1984) - Hall of Fame - Central Michigan University Athletics

John Mathews

Induction:
1984
Class:
1974

Outstanding wrestler who posted a career mark of 79-28-6 ... member of the 1976 and '80 United States Olympic teams ... nearly made the team a third time in 1984 ... Mid-American Conference (MAC) champion in 1974 at 158 pounds ... team MVP in 1974 and co-MVP in '73 ... wrestled on numerous U.S. teams in international competition following his senior season in '74 ... ranked No. 1 in Greco-Roman in U.S. in 1976 ... claimed AAU championships in 1976, '78, '79 and '80 ... captured two other national titles in his career ... is a product of Flint Central High.