Winona State University
Wrestling
1966-70
James Tanniehill, a Birmingham, Ala. native, had a stellar wrestling career as a Winona State Warrior from 1966-70. During his time in the Minnesota River valley, he won four NIC wrestling titles in the 160 pound class (1966, '67, '69, and '70). Tanniehill performed brilliantly his entire career going undefeated in four years of dual meets. He also wrestled excellently on the national stage finishing fourth and third, respectively, in the 1969 and 1970 NCAA national tournaments. A three-time Midlands Tournament champion, Tanniehill also placed in the top four in the 1969 and 1970 NAIA tournaments. Following graduation from WSU, James wrestled commendably at the national and international level. A 12-time AAU Greco-Roman national champion, Tanniehill participated in several international tours and four world games as an AAU wrestler. He was also an alternate on two Olympic teams and a silver medal winner in the World Military Championships in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling.