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Frank Osinski
Frank Osinski
  • Induction:
    2024
  • Class:
    1941
Arguably the top Temple wrestler at his weight class of 155 pounds, Frank Osinski (1939-41) was a three-time NCAA participant and earned All-America honors as a senior in 1941. In his senior season he was undefeated during the regular season, recording seven straight pins and an incredible 11 consecutive pins dating back to the previous year At the 1941 NCAA Championship, he defeated challengers from Rutgers and Iowa State before falling in the semifinals to Oklahoma State's Earl VanBebber in the semifinals. He rebounded to defeat Lloyd Schumbacher (Minnesota) to earn fourth place. Following graduation, he served in World War II.