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Chris Crooks

  • Class
    1985
  • Induction
    2007
  • Sport(s)
    Wrestling

Chris Crooks – Wrestling (1981-1985)

Chris Crooks did it all during his career as a Gryphon on the Wrestling team. He was a 4-time All-Canadian, a 2-time CIAU gold medalist in 1983 & 1985, 2-time CIAU silver medalist in 1982 & 1984) and a CIAU bronze medalist in 1981. The 5-year letter winner and 4-year honour award recipient was named team MIP in 1980-81 and team MVP in 1984-85. As a graduating athlete, he was named the W.F Mitchell Sportsman of the Year in 1984-85. He also helped lead his program to 3 consecutive national team titles in 1981, 1982 & 1983. Crooks won the Canadian Junior Championship and then earned a bronze medal at the Junior Pan American Championships in 1981.

Chris graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in 1985.

Inducted September 21, 2007
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