WILLIAM L. BOOZER (Wrestling 1980-1984), native of Columbia, SC (Irmo, SC) – Earned four letters as a wrestler during his undergraduate years at SC State.

He earned a bachelor's in management from the university in 1984.

• Was the first and only four-time All-MEAC wrestler in SCSU history.
• Four-time MEAC Wrestling Champion (1981, 1982, 1983, 1984)
• NCAA Region Champion 1983
• NCAA Qualifier 1983
• MEAC Outstanding Wrestler 1981
• Member, MEAC Championship Team 1981, 1982 and 1983

PERSONAL:  During his prep career he was SC High School State Champion at 167 lbs. 1980…SC High School State Runner-up 1978 and 1980 at 167 lbs…Currently resides in Columbia…Has been in the restaurant business for over 30 years and today general manager of Bojangles in Lugoff-Elgin…Was among the Top 5 restaurant managers among 140 stores between 2015 and 2019…The Pleasant Springs AME Church member and his wife, Leslie, are the parents of six children.

Every week the Department of Athletics will highlight a former student-athlete from the past who made major contributions during their tenure at the university.

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