Lehigh boasts proud history in the sport of wrestling, but in the grand history of the program, no wrestler has accomplished more than Mike Caruso ’67.

Caruso arrived on South Mountain as a star in the making, having never lost a match in high school, and only kept winning for Lehigh. He won three consecutive NCAA championships, claimed four Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association titles and compiled an overall record of 57-1. He won his last 50 matches straight for Lehigh—a winning streak record that stands even today. For his achievements, he was honored as a charter member of the Lehigh Sports Hall of Fame.

After graduation, Caruso enjoyed a hugely successful business career. He has been a longtime benefactor of Lehigh’s academic and athletic programs and is the current chair of the Tower Society. The Caruso Wrestling Complex at Grace Hall is named in his honor.