Bowling Green State University Athletics
Hall of Fame

James Hoppel
- Induction:
- 1969
- Class:
- 1961
James Hoppel is Bowling Green's only All-American wrestler, gaining the honors in 1961 after winning three consecutive Mid-American Conference titles in at 147-pounds. His dual meet record for three years was 28-1-1 (the loss came at 157-pound weight). The East Liverpool graduate scored in three NCAA championships, the only BG wrestler to gain such a record.Â
James Hoppel was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1969.
James Hoppel was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1969.
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