James “Jim” Vollrath, a former Penn State wrestler, passed away on December 16, 2016, after battling Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. citeturn0search0 Vollrath was a four-year letterman under head coach Cael Sanderson, contributing significantly to the team’s success during his tenure. citeturn0search2
His passing deeply affected the Penn State wrestling community. The team expressed their grief, stating, “We mourn the loss of our teammate, our friend, and our brother James Vollrath.” They acknowledged that while their hearts were heavy, their memories of him brought joy. citeturn0search5
Vollrath’s legacy continues to inspire those who knew him, both on and off the mat.
