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LATINO WRESTLING EXPERIENCE NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM | 45 When Bobby Douglas, the legendary wrestling coach of the Arizona State University Sun Devils arrived in Tempe in 1974, he did not need to look far to recruit an individual who would eventually become one of the all-time greats in the history of the storied program. A two-time state wrestling champion at Santa Rita High School in Pima County, William "Billy" Rosado won the 118-pound Arizona Community College wrestling title for Phoenix College in 1975. Rosado joined the Sun Devil squad in 1976 and soon made his mark upon the Western Athletic Conference and the national and international levels as well. Billy was part of a squad that went 12-2 in 1976-1977 (losing only to Oregon State by one point and BYU by two points) and headed to the NCAA tournament at the University of Oklahoma with high hopes. The team did not disappoint, and finished 11th overall in the standings; the highest ranking for the Sun Devils since an eighth-place finish in 1966-1967. Rosado was one of the highlights of ASU's meet, as he finished fifth and became an All-American. His overall record as a Sun Devil was 36-8 Prior to his NCAA run in 1977, Rosado qualified for the U.S. Olympic freestyle team that went to Montreal. He was the first Arizona native to represent his country at this level of competition. He also netted the AAU national title that Olympic year at 105.5 pounds. Rosado qualified to be part of the 1980 squad that did not attend the Moscow Olympic Games due to the US-led boycott. Other achievements at this highest level of competition included participation in the World Championships in 1974, 1978 and a bronze medal at this tournament in 1981, plus a gold medal at the Pan American Games of 1979. All of these achievements have helped garner well-deserved recognition for this Tucson native. In 1987, he was inducted into the Arizona State University Hall of Fame and the Arizona Wrestling Hall of Fame. He was also honored by his hometown with induction into the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame in 1991. He is now a successful entrepreneur in the state of Nevada. BILLY ROSADO Wrestled 1970-1978 Arizona State University 118lbs