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Hudson Taylor

Hudson Taylor

  • Class
    2010
  • Induction
    2022
  • Sport(s)
    Wrestling
  • The only three-time All-American in the history of Maryland wrestling
  • Finished third at the NCAA championships twice (2008 and 2009) and fourth once (2010)
  • Two-time ACC Wrestler of the Year
  • Two-time ACC champion at 197 lbs. (2008 and 2010)
  • 2010 Most Outstanding Wrestler at the ACC Tournament
  • Four-time All-ACC honoree
  • Maryland record holder for career falls (87)
  • Holds four of the top six spots on the single-season falls list (1st with 24, 2009-10; 3rd with 19, 2008-09; 4th with 18, 2007-08; 6th with 15, 2006-07)
  • Upon graduation founded Athlete Ally a non-profit organization with the mission of educating, encouraging and empowering straight athlete allies to combat homophobia and transphobia in sports
  • Was named the 2012 University of Maryland Alumnus of the Year for the school of Undergraduate Studies for his work as an LGBT rights activist.
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