Gallaudet University

Was part of the one-two punch the Gallaudet wrestling program featured in the late 1950s as he competed in the 123-pound division while GU Hall of Fame teammate Pierre Sevigny '61 competed at the 157-pound division. The Bison posted an impressive 9-1 team record in 1957 and followed that with a 7-3 record in 1958 as Gallaudet finished second at the Mason-Dixon tournament for the second straight year. Sugiyama had the fortune to wrestle under GU legendary coaches Thompson Clayton and Frank Turk.

Died: May 5, 2013