Drexel University Athletics
Janet E. and Barry C. Burkholder Athletics Hall of Fame
Gotchel, Joel P.
Joel P. Gotchel
- Induction:
- 1986
- Class:
- 1964
Joel Gotchel was the Outstanding Senior Athlete in 1964 and earned six varsity letters at Drexel. He wrestled and played football for three seasons. Gotchel was a First Team All-East and All-MAC as a senior in football. In his final season of football, Gotchel was a co-captain and earned the Maxwell Award and the West Philadelphia Lions Club Award.
As a wrestler, he was on two undefeated teams in 1962-63 and 1963-64. Individually, he was the MAC heavyweight champion in 1963-64, 38-2 overall in his career, and was MAC runner-up as a junior. He won the F.C. Walton Award as the team MVP as senior and also served as the captain.
As a wrestler, he was on two undefeated teams in 1962-63 and 1963-64. Individually, he was the MAC heavyweight champion in 1963-64, 38-2 overall in his career, and was MAC runner-up as a junior. He won the F.C. Walton Award as the team MVP as senior and also served as the captain.
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