Career
He attended Saint Laurence High School in Burbank, Illinois, where he was captain and most valuable wrestler for their first state championship team in wrestling. Bracken provides the Kevin Bracken scholarship fund to Saint Laurence high school. He led the Saint Laurence Vikings to a team state championship in 1990.
Coach by Bob Trombetta and Tom Gauger.
Tom Gauger sparked Bracken’s Grecro-Roman interest that led to his success. Tom Gauger has coached several wrestlers that competed in the college ranks.
In college, Kevin wrestled for Illinois State University before they eliminated their wrestling program during his final year. In 2005 he was inducted into the Illinois State University hall of fame.
• Most career wins in the history of the Illinois State University - 127
Junior.
National runner up 1989, Junior. National Champion 1990. 20 year old age group National Champion Greco and Freestyle.
