Wing Open Outstanding Boxer Award
3/5/2007 12:00:00 AM | Boxing
The Wing Open Outstanding Boxer Award is named in memory of former Air Force Academy Athletic Director Col John J. Clune, who coined the phrase "Warriors and Winners." He loved his job, his cadets and his athletic teams. Clune impacted many lives and exemplified the greatest devotion and loyalty for everyone around him. His vitality, sense of humor and respect for individual dignity made him a giant among his peers. His competitive spirit could criticize while his compassionate heart would hug you in the same breath. Clune understood what it took to succeed and be a winner. He will always be remembered by those whose lives he touched. His presence is felt at every Falcon contest and the Most Outstanding Boxer award is dedicated in his memory.
YEAR: BOXER (WEIGHT)
1979: Bill Murphy (175 lbs.)
1980: Alex Cline (165 lbs.)
1981: Larry Steuck (185 lbs.)
1982: Ricky Graham (139 lbs.)
1983: Mike Simpson (147 lbs.)
1984: Steve Steadman (185 lbs.)
1985: Sean Amutan (125 lbs.)
1986: Randy Gibb (147 lbs.)
1987: Jeff Hunt (175 lbs.)
1988: Kevin King (147 lbs.)
1989: Clint Sigg (175 lbs.)
1990: Dennis Ruiz (125 lbs.)
1991: Jeff Moore (125 lbs.) and Russ Balka (147 lbs.)
1992: Bryan Dunn (156 lbs.)
1993: Craig Yantiss (139 lbs.)
1994: Arturo Alvarado (139 lbs.)
1995: Tony DiCarlo (125 lbs.)
1996: Chris Lantagne (119 lbs.)
1997: Mark Clifford (175 lbs.)
1998: Roy Blanco (132 lbs.)
1999: Erwin Vargas (147 lbs.)
2000: Michael Benza (139 lbs.)
2001: Joseph Harding (165 lbs.)
2002: Dustin Brown (195 lbs.)
2003: Frankie Woods (147 lbs.)
2004: Clell Knight (156 lbs.)
2005: Chris Collins (185 lbs.)
2006: Luis Pena (139 lbs.)
2007: Willie Lloyd (112 lbs.) and Joe Conrad (165 lbs.)
2008: Brian Navin (139 lbs.)
2009: Nick Cataldo (165 lbs.)
2010: Bailey Ball (139-lbs.)
