Greenville Wrestling
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Dave Clelland |
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Dave Clelland was a teacher for
33 years, retired in 1986. During this time
he coached various sports for 23 years, of which he was head wrestling coach
at Waynesburg and Greenville High Schools for 18 years.
Born October 3, 1928 Waynesburg, PA
Died March 7, 1994 Greenville, PA
Graduated Waynesburg High School 1946
Played - Football, Basketball, Baseball
Graduated Waynesburg College 1951
Played - Football, Baseball
Korean War Veteran 1951-1953
Free and Accepted Mason - Scottish Rite
Shriner - Zem Zem Temple
Accomplishments:
Overall Record 229-22-1
Greenville 171-14-1 14 years (1959-1973)
Waynesburg 58-8 4 years (first year 10-8)(1955-1959)
Undefeated Seasons 8
Greenville 5 (5 other seasons with only one loss)
Waynesburg 3
State Champions 5
State Runner Ups 6
Regional Champions 19
District Champions 27
Section Champions 86
District Coach of the Year - multiple times
Three wrestlers went on to be College All Americans
1976 Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame
1978 Mercer County Hall of Fame
David H. Clelland Scholarship Award - Created 1995
When Dad retired he was asked of what accomplishment was he most proud? "I
am most proud, not of the many victories during my career, but of the many
young men who used wrestling as a stepping stone to a college education, and
to those in some way I may have influenced to a better life" was his reply.
When Dad died in March 94 many friends and former wrestlers wanted to do
something to honor Dad's memory, so the Clelland Scholarship was created. It
is presented annually to the senior wrestler at Greenville High School for
continuing their education. The recipient must exhibit qualities of good
sportsmanship, good citizenship and a good work ethic as fostered by Coach
Clelland.
Note: It is believed that Coach Clelland is the only coach in PA to have coached in two
programs that both have 500 wins. Waynesburg and Greenville. |
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11/19/2006 |
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