The Mythological Life of Carlton Haselrig
An obscure athlete becomes the greatest wrestler in NCAA history and a Pro Bowler in the NFL
A 6-time NCAA wrestling champion in both Divisions I and II, Carlton Haselrig went on to join the NFL and become a Pro Bowler with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He died on July 22, 2020 at the age of 54.
By Eric Nusbaum
Adapted by Sports History Magazine from Eric Nusbaum’s collection of sports stories.
Carlton Haselrig came from a mythological place in the Ame…