CSU-Pueblo Athletics Induct Mannie Garcia Into Hall of Fame

CSU-Pueblo Athletics Hall of Fame honored its newest members this past summer. The Class of 2018 features Former 3X New Mexico State Champion Manny Garcia. A stand out wrestler from Rio Grande High School, Mannie Garcia continued his wrestling career at CSU Pueblo where he was a three-time All-American. His most notable achievements came in 1991 where Garcia captured an NAIA National Championship at the 118-pound weight class. Garcia's title in 1991 helped CSU-Pueblo with a NAIA Runner-Up Title. The 1991 CSU-Pueblo Team was also inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017 by CSU-Pueblo Athletics. Garcia had a strong finish as a senior with a record of 34-7, with 7 of his wins coming by pin. Becoming the first wrestler to reach the NCAA Division 2 finals, Mannie recorded a second place finish at the 126-pound weight class. Compiling a career record of 97-24-1 for CSU Pueblo his honor was more than deserved. After his career at CSU-Pueblo Garcia contributed his time as a coach in Albuquerque New Mexico. Coaching some of the best wrestlers to ever come out of New Mexico, with credentials in the coaching field that may over-exceed his own as a competitor. Garcia was inducted into the New Mexico Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011. Coach Garcia is definitely a legend in the sport of wrestling for New Mexico, no one can deny that.

Article By: Anonymous

Date: 12/20/18