LeRoy Allen Alitz (2016) - Hall of Fame

LeRoy Allen Alitz

Induction:
2016

Leroy Alitz, a 24-year presence on the Army sideline, mentored 10 All-Americans while coaching the wrestling program from 1954-1977. He produced Army's only national champion in Mike Natvig, who claimed national titles in 1962 and 1963.

He was inducted into both the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Iowa Wrestling Foundation Hall of Fame in 1992 and won 144 matches to rank second on Army's career wins list. In postseason competition, Alitz mentored five Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association champions and 74 EIWA placewinners.

Along with his service at the Academy, Alitz also chaired the NCAA Rules Committee for six years and worked on USA Wrestling's Governing Council for 12 years.