Bortles says wrestling community helped get him back into sport
Gwinnett Daily Post
For about two weeks, Randy Bortles had to keep a big secret from his wrestling friends.
The Sugar Hill resident was told in late October he was going to be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame next year, but he had to wait for the official announcement on Sunday before he could say anything.
“It was one of the toughest secrets I’ve had to keep,” Bortles said. “You’re so excited you want to share it with everyone, but you can’t.”
It was no longer a secret on Sunday when it was announced during the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic at Georgia Tech that Bortles was one of eight hall of fame inductees.
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