Louis Jasmine

Lou wrestled at Lodi High School for four years, and as a senior in 1950 completed the dual meet season undefeated. He was a member of the New Jersey All-Star team that wrestled against the New York All-Star team in 1950. In 1961 Lou placed second in the National AAU Tournament. Most of Lou's life has been dedicated to the sport of wrestling, volunteering as a coach at Lodi High School for ten years and turning out several district and region champions. As an official in New Jersey he was President of the Northeast Chapter for 25 years. He officiated 23 District, 23 Regions, and the State Tournament for 22 years. He was the recipient of the prestigious "Mirshak Award" for outstanding officiating in 2007. He was selected to the Bergen County Hall of Fame in 1997. In 1989, Lou was the recipient of the William F. Powley Service to Wrestling Award; presented at the Bergen County Coaches Holiday Tournament. Lou was the Chief Official at this Tournament for 23 years. Lou enlisted in the New Jersey State Police, where he became their chief polygraph expert. In 1973 the "Meritorious Service Award" was presented to Lou for gaining over 200 murder confessions. In 1976 Lou received a Certificate of Commendation for solving 15 arsons. In 1977 he again received a Certificate of Commendation for solving an Infanticide, involving a two-month old child. He also received over 500 Letters of Commendation from Chief of Police, Prosecutors and Judges. Lou Jasmine was also the co-author of "Tales for the Polygraph", The Cannibal. Lou resides in Lodi with his wife Rose for over 50 years. They have three sons, Louis, Raymond and Charles.

Awards:

Year
2016
Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter/Region
New Jersey

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