IIW - Episode 59 - Pat Pecora

This week we interview Pat Pecora.  With strong roots garnered through his Italian family traditions, Pat takes this approach to his players.  As a result, he has been very successful.  In fact, he is nine halls of fame:  Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame-East Boro Chapter (1994), Cambria County Sports (1998) West Liberty State (W.Va.) College Halls of Fame (1998), Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame (2001), NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame (2003), Pitt-Johnstown Athletics Hall of Fame (2015), Western Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame (2016), Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (2017), and the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame (2021).  This is a great interview where the importance of having a strong family background is shown to  help make you successful in any endeavor.