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Central Connecticut State University Athletics
Bob Wittneben
Bob Wittneben
  • Year:
    1972
  • Team:
    Football/Wrestling
  • Induction Year:
    2020

Bio

Two-sport standout playing football and wrestling at the school from 1968-72. Exemplary student-athlete honored with the Frederick M. Gladstone Award, given annually to the most outstanding senior male athlete to recognize their academic, athletic and citizenship achievements. Starting linebacker in football, captained the team to an 8-3 record as a senior. Earned All-Eastern Football Conference all star honors as a senior and went on to sign professionally with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. Coached at Southington High School where he launched the wrestling program and posted a .744 winning percentage.