SIUE

The "Pin King" was an automatic six team points for the SIUE wrestling team from 1982 to 1985. A four-time All-American in the heavyweight class, Al Sears holds the school record for falls in a season with 30. His 122 career falls also was recognized as an NCAA record. Sears was a member of SIUE's first two national championships in 1984 and 1985.