Fresno City College has led a proud tradition of wrestling. With 12 state titles, FCC has always been in a class of their own. On Friday, Nov. 7, several individuals that helped FCC accomplish these goals in the past were honored by an induction into the Fresno City Wrestling Hall of Fame.

The men inducted into this year’s class were Former head coach Bill Musick, Errol and Steven Johansen (Class of 1959 and 1962 respectively), and Joe Rossi

“This is a big deal. These guys who go all the way back to the 1960’s– it’s a great night out to have all these wresling people out to support the program,” said Head Coach Paul Keysaw.

Another one this year’s inductees include Joe Rossi, a wrestler from Fresno State and former FCC alumni.  He was inducted to the FCC Wrestling Hall of Fame Friday night, he was honored with the Community Contributor to Wrestling awared. He supported the rams wrestling after his days on the mat were over.

“It’s definitely an honor, it’s hard to imagine to consider I am a legend in this sport because when I look back it was like yesterday that i was on the mat,” said Rossi

The key member of this year’s class was legendary coach Bill Musick, just a highlight of his career at FCC.

Musick a 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee, was the coached for an incredible  22 seasons at FCC.As the Rams’ wrestling mentor, Musick compiled a dual match record of 247-49-5.

Yet it just wasn’t about the numbers for Musick, it was about the wrestlers. He helped his students in the classroom, with their financial aid, and making sure they became the best men they could become off of the mat.

Robert Abiua a former wrestler for Musick was in attendance and gave his thoughts on the man that helped change his life.

“It was a great time wrestler for Musick, he cared about us, he made sure we went to class, very motivating as far as everything we didnt off the mat to become successful in everyday life,” said Abiua

These men have helped the FCC wrestling program grow and succeed, they were repaid with this honor that they can hold on to for the rest of their lives.