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St. John Fisher University Athletics

Joseph Pellicano Wrestling Pavilion

The Cardinals have a rich history in wrestling as Fisher competed from 1965 to 1983 where it was one of the region's top programs.  Over its 18-year history, Fisher boasted numerous Catholic National Champions and had several wrestlers compete in the NCAA Division III Championship and NAIA Championship including All-American Sandy Spero '80 and Jerry DeHey '75 who have each been inducted into the College's Athletics Hall of Fame. 

The return of the wrestling program is boosted by a $400,000 gift from alumnus and trustee William J. Pellicano '80 and Tracy Pellicano to create a state-of-the-art wrestling room. The facility provides a training space for the wrestling program. On November 6, 2023, the program competed in their first competition at Lycoming College.

The Joseph Pellicano Wrestling Pavilion, named in honor of Pellicano's father, will be located in Michaelhouse, adjacent to Growney Stadium and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center.