RICARDO “TICKY” BRYANT

Athlete of Distinction, 
Wrestling and Boxing

Washington High School & University of Kentucky

Bryant was a standout wrestler, winning the WPIAL Section 3 Wrestling Championship in 1975 and advancing to the PIAA Championships. After a brief wrestling career at the University of Kentucky, he shifted to boxing, winning a Silver Gloves Championship and becoming a Golden Gloves runner-up. Bryant fought professionally, compiling a 15-12 record, including facing four future world champions and fighting for the International Boxing Council Middleweight title. He later became a scholastic referee, working two PIAA Championships.