Allegheny College Athletics

John Bernhard established himself as one of the top wrestlers in the Presidents Athletic Conference (PAC) during the 1960s, claiming four conference championships; three at 157 lbs., and one at 147 lbs.  At the time, he was just the second four-time champion in the PAC.  He posted a career record of 29-10, losing just three matches over his junior and senior seasons.  He served as team captain his junior and senior years and was the William Johnson Wrestler of the Year in both 1962 and 1963.  During his career, the team went 22-19 in dual matches, winning the PAC Championship in 1960.  Bernhard graduated with a degree in psychology.