Hamel is Making History

Jimmy Hamel should break the 100 win mark on Sunday at the Penn State Open.  He currently sits at 97 and is three away from 100.  This would put Jimmy in very elite company in the UB Wrestling Record Book.  He should become the 5th wrestler at UB to break a 100 career wins.  This is a great milestone for Jimmy in his storied career.  He surpassed '98 UB Alumni John Stutzman at the Body Bar for 5th place all time in wins at UB.  Jimmy is on track to climb very high on the career wins list.  Note:  Career wins do not count wins during a redshirt year.  Here is a look at the top 15 in all time wins...


1. Kyle Cerminara (‘01-06)........137
2. Gary Cooper (‘98-03)............113
3. Mark Budd (‘02-07)...............104
4. Josh States (‘97-01)................102
5. Jimmy Hamel (‘06-Pres).........97
6. John Stutzman (‘95-98)..............95
7. Bill Stanbro (‘87-91)..................91
8. Ryan Bentley (‘99-03)................90
9. Mickey Moran (‘04-09).............88
10. Jake Partlow (‘97-00)..............85
10. Andy Komarek (‘81-85)..........85
12. John Eschenfelder (‘96-01).......83
13. Scott Slade (‘78-82).................81
13. Harold Sherrell (‘01-06)............81
15. Tom Jobin (‘81-85)...................79
15. Desi Green (2008-Pres.)............79

Jimmy has also wrestled his way to #3 in career dual meet wins with 41.  In the first dual of the season, he moved into sole possession of #3 after being tied for fourth with '01 Alumni Josh States.  Here is a look at the top 15 in all time dual meet wins...


1. Kyle Cerminara (‘01-’06).........51
2. Bruce Hadsell (‘73-78).............50
3. Jimmy Hamel (‘06-Pres)........41
4. Josh States (‘97-01).................40
5. Mark Budd (‘02-07)................39
5. Gary Cooper (‘99-’03).............39
7. John Eschenfelder (‘96-01).......38
7. John Stutzman (‘95-98).............38
7. Jim Young (‘73-75)...................38
10. Mickey Moran (‘04-09)..........37
10. Tom Jobin (‘81-85).................37
10. Scott Slade (‘78-82)................37
10. Kirk Anderson (‘74-78)...........37
10. Ron Brandt (‘70-72)................37
15. Ryan Bentley (‘99-03).............36