Roger Leathers
* Springfield College's first All-American Wrestler
* Highest place-winner ever for Springfield Wrestler at NCAA Division I National Championships (placed 2nd)
* University of Rhode Island Wrestling Coach 1970-75
* Massachusetts Institute of Technology Wrestling Coach 1954
* Coached Cranston East (Rhode Island) Wrestlers to eight straight state championships from 1934 to 1942
* Organized and served as first president of Rhode Island and New England Wrestling Officials Association
* Member of Rhode Island Wrestling Hall of Fame
All American Awards:
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Season
1934
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School
Springfield
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
135
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Place
2
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All Coaching Dual Records:
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Season
1972
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School
Rhode Island
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Division
Division I
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Duals
16
|
Wins
12
|
Losses
4
|
Ties
0
|
Win PCT.
75
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Season
1971
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School
Rhode Island
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Division |
Duals
13
|
Wins
9
|
Losses
3
|
Ties
1
|
Win PCT.
69.23
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Season
1970
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School
Rhode Island
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Division |
Duals
9
|
Wins
3
|
Losses
5
|
Ties
1
|
Win PCT.
33.33
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Season
1969
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School
Rhode Island
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Division |
Duals
7
|
Wins
2
|
Losses
5
|
Ties
0
|
Win PCT.
28.57
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Season
Career
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Duals
45
|
Wins
26
|
Losses
17
|
Ties
2
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Win PCT.
57.78
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