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Steve Ragland, born Steven Edward Ragland is a Native of Coatesville Pennsylvania. Steve is a Jazz Pianist, Songwriter, Audio Engineer, Independent music Producer, Video Editor, Scriptwriter and owner of Star Reach Productions Recording Studio. He is also the first African American Athlete to be acknowledged as an All-American for the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ).

While many UPJ athletes have since then reached higher levels of success, Steve broke ground for the University in its Cinderella season as a varsity program by placing sixth in the NAIA Wrestling tournament held in Sioux City Iowa in 1975. His effort to continue through injuries added to the legend created in high school when he competed and made it to the finals of regional competition with a 102-degree temperature. Though he came up short and ended a 19 match-winning streak, Steve displayed the heart and courage of what true champions are all about.

Up until 1974, Steve Ragland was one of the first wrestlers since 1966 to make it to the Pennsylvania State Championships. Steve Ragland ended his wrestling career after a brief attempt to return to competition in 1976 where he won 2 out of three matches.

Steve Ragland is also a member of the Phi-Theta Kappa Honor Society and listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities as a 4.0 GPA Student. Steve is an honorably discharged US Army Veteran and a former two-time keyboardist/arranger for the US Air Force Showcase Entertainment Talent Team in 1985 and 1986.

He is the son of Otis and Doris Ragland, Coatesville Pennsylvania. Wrestling Career record 81-18-3 1970 Undefeated 6-0 1971 10-2 2nd Place West Chester Holiday Tournament 1972 Undefeated 12-0 1973 12-6-1 1973 2nd place Sectional championships 1973 District Quarter Finalist 1974 2nd Place Lititz Christmas Tournament 1974 Undefeated in Ches-Mont dual Matches 1974 1st Place Sectional Championships 1974 1st Place district Championships 1974 2nd Place South Eastern Regional runner up 1974 State Championship quarter finalist 1974 final record 22-4 1975 University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown 2nd Place NAIA Regionals 1975 University of Pittsburgh NAIA Tournament (National Wrestling Coaches Association-All-American) 1975 Final record 19-8-2 1976 Tri-School Meet 2-1 retired from wrestling.

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown accomplishments - 1975 Most wins by a freshman in one season Most wins by a freshman plus post season tournaments Most pins by a freshman in one season' Most pins by a freshman plus post season

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