Hall of Fame
At the time of his induction Eslich was the only John Carroll wrestler to become national champion by going undefeated for an entire season. A two-time All-American at heavyweight, he won his Division III championship in 1999, completing the year with a record of 25-0.
His 1998-99 season also featured the second of his two Ohio Athletic Conference titles, and he would be selected as the OAC's Most Outstanding Wrestler.
Named the team's Most Improved Wrestler in 1998 and then Most Valuable Wrestler the following season, Eslich posted a record of 52-4 in his final two seasons. His .939 career winning percentage was (and still is) a school record at the time he graduated.
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