Daniel Monroe (2025) - ECU Athletics Hall of Fame - East Carolina University Athletics

Daniel Monroe

Induction:
2025
Class:
1975

Daniel Monroe (ECU '75), arguably one of the best wrestlers in school history, was a four-year letterman under ECU Hall of Fame coach John Welborn. A three-time Southern Conference Champion (1971-73) in the 126-pound weight class, Monroe was named to the SoCon's 100th Anniversary Wrestling Team in 2022. During his career, he won over 110 individual matches, was a three-time state collegiate champion, a four-time national qualifier and helped ECU to three consecutive SoCon Team Championships during his time from 1972-74. As cited by former teammate Tim McAteer, "Dan, whose uplifting and generous personality was always his calling card, became the glue that would keep those great teams in synchroneity. Coach Welborn had established the chemistry of these highly competitive teams, filled with not only great wrestling talent but also the strong individual personalities that go with it. Dan was the perfect mix to that chemistry, a best friend to all, while arguably the best and most respected wrestler in the room, this a rare occurrence especially on teams with a very divergent set of personas." Although slowed by a shoulder injury his senior season, Monroe continued to lead the Pirates to an undefeated season and another conference championship in 1974.