Former wrestling coach Bob Guzzo passes away at 82

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Mar 17, 2022; Detroit, MI, USA; Princeton wrestler Luke Stout (black) wrestles NC State wrestler Isaac Trumble (white) in the 197 pound weight class during the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Cesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-Imagn Images

NC State lost an icon on Sunday with the passing of long-time wrestling coach Bob Guzzo. Guzzo spent 30 years running the Wolfpack program, coaching multiple individual national champions in that time while leading the team to 13 ACC championships.

He was inducted into the Wolfpack sports Hall of Fame just last month—bit of an oversight that wasn’t done sooner—and thankfully was well enough to enjoy that day.

Guzzo stayed involved in the Wolfpack community after his retirement, and was good friends with Chuck Amato, who is from the same town in Pennsylvania. Best wishes to all of his family and friends during this time. Rest in peace, coach.

Forever grateful for Coach Guzzo and his dedication to our program.

His impact reached far beyond our sport. Rest in peace, Guz. pic.twitter.com/Gn5GWJ7hcH

— NC State Wrestling ‍ (@PackWrestle) May 17, 2026

Honoring Coach Bob Guzzo. A true friend of Amedeo’s and a pillar of the #Wolfpack family. We lost a great one, but his presence, his laugh, and his stories and spirit will always live here. #GoPack#RIP, Bob. pic.twitter.com/AAgZw4Hchm

— Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant (@Amedeositalian) May 17, 2026

Couldn’t pick 2 better people 2 have coffee with on State/unc game day @Bob Guzzo & @Chuck Amato ! 2 of the best & most competitive coaches ever at NC STATE ! They made us all better because of their dedication, commitment,discipline & love 4 the PACK ! A BIG THANK U from us all pic.twitter.com/KguBAgN0JM

— Elliott Avent (@Elliott_Avent) October 24, 2020

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