Marquette 'M Club' Hall of Fame
Barney Karpfinger
- Induction:
- 1985
- Class:
- 1953
A three-year member of the Marquette wrestling team, Barney Karpfinger boasted an undefeated senior season with 21 dual meet victories, including a win over eventual national champion Jim Harmon.Â
Karpfinger's quickness, agility and strength made him of the nation's top performers during his career. In 1954 he was appointed assistant wrestling coach, and took over as head coach in 1955 on a "temporary," and 23 years later in 1978 he retired from Marquette.Â
In addition to his duties at MU, he instituted programs for wrestlers in the Milwaukee community and hosted wrestling programs at Marquette for young wrestlers to help improve their skills.
Sponsor: Frank Galka, D.D.S., and Fred McGaver
Karpfinger's quickness, agility and strength made him of the nation's top performers during his career. In 1954 he was appointed assistant wrestling coach, and took over as head coach in 1955 on a "temporary," and 23 years later in 1978 he retired from Marquette.Â
In addition to his duties at MU, he instituted programs for wrestlers in the Milwaukee community and hosted wrestling programs at Marquette for young wrestlers to help improve their skills.
Sponsor: Frank Galka, D.D.S., and Fred McGaver
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