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Adam Tirapelle Inducted into University of Illinois Hall of Fame

Adam Tirapelle Inducted into Hall of Fame

Strong Valley congratulates Adam Tirapelle for his induction into the University of Illinois Hall of Fame!  His many achievements as a college athlete, as a coach, and as a professional demonstrate Adam’s commitment to hard work and achieving success. Way to go Adam!

September 20, 2021
Adam Tirapelle Inducted into Hall of Fame
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In addition to providing excellent financial services, Strong Valley's own Founding Principal, Adam Tirapelle, was once a standout collegiate wrestler earning three All-American honors and an NCAA National Championship in 2001. Now he's an official Hall of Famer. Way to go Adam!

Stats Highlights

  • University of Illinois Wrestling Years: 1998 – 2001
  • 2000 Big Ten Champion at 149 pounds
  • 2001 Winner of NCAA Wrestling Title at 149 pounds
  • Illini Record Holder: 15 Pins in 1999-2000 Season
  • 2001 Dike Eddleman Male Athlete of the Year

Quote from FightingIllini.com

“Adam Tirapelle helped Illinois finish fifth at the 2001 NCAA Wrestling Championships by taking the individual title at 149 pounds. It was Illinois’s best placing nationally since 1946. Tirapelle earned All-America honors three times and was the 2000 Big Ten Champion at 149 pounds. He holds the school-record with 15 pins in 1999-2000, ranks second on Illinois single-season wins list with 39, second in career wins with 127, is third in career pins with 33 and sixth in all-time win percentage (.858). Tirapelle qualified for the NCAA Championships all four years at Illinois, finishing second in 2000 and third in 1999 in addition to his 2001 title. One of the great leaders for the Illini, he was a three-time team captain and two-time Most Valuable Wrestler. Tirapelle was the 2001 Illinois Dike Eddleman Male Athlete of the Year. He currently resides in Clovis, California.”

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