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Led by RIT coaching legend Earl Fuller, the 1953-54 wrestling season was one to remember. The 10-0 dual meet record, best in school history, included shutouts against Edinboro and University at Buffalo. Individually, Jim Cargnoni was 10-0. RIT later competed in the Niagara District AAU Championships where John Radocha, Joe Falardeau, Ross DiBiase and Gary Dotzler won titles. In the 4-I (International Invitational Intercollegiate Individual) Championships, Jim Modrak and Dotzler were winners and Jim Barclay placed third. RIT finished third as a team. In the 4-Is, the Tigers competed against national powerhouses Oklahoma, Iowa and Toledo. Team members included: Coach Earl Fuller, Jim Barclay, Jim Cargnoni, Mike Desiderio, Ross DiBiase, Gary Dotzler, Joe Falardeau, Jim Modrak, John Radocha, Ed Ross and manager Roy Brubaker.