Bob Rinehart – Orland, CA
Wrestling-1976, 1977


Bob was recruited to Chico State as a community college transfer after he received J.C. All-American honors as a California State Finalist. Bob was a Far Western Conference Champion both years; he earned All-American honors both years placing sixth in the nation as a junior and third in the nation as a senior. As a junior he helped lead his team to the Conference Championship in 1976 and in his senior year he was voted Team Captain, Outstanding Wrestler for Chico State, and Chico State Men’s Senior Athlete of the Year. After completing his bachelor’s degree, he became a math teacher and coach for Orland High School where his teams have won several league and section championships. Currently he is the athletic director at Orland High School and hopes to help other athletes have the same positive experiences he has enjoyed.