Franklin & Marshall College

Bernardino, of New York City, was one of Franklin &Marshall’s most accomplished wrestlers. He posted an 83-21-3record, winning 79 percent of the matches he wrestled and finishinghis career third on the all-time wins list. He is currently fourthin career wins at F&M.

Bernardino was a three-time placewinner at the EasternIntercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Championships. He isalso Franklin & Marshall’s most recent champion, winningthe 158-pound weight class in 1994. That season, Bernardino went26-6 recording the best season in F&M’s history. He tookfourth at 167-pounds in his junior year, and sixth at 150 as afreshman.

Bernardino was a two-time NCAA Qualifier, team captain, team MVPand a winner of the Edward Garrigues ‘25 Outstanding SeniorAthlete Award at F&M.  He also earned the Charlie MayserWrestling Award.