2026 J-Club Hall of Honor Class: Fr. Otto Weber, OSB ’57

By Frank Rajkowski

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – When it came to Central Minnesota high school wrestling in the 1960s, there may have been no better rivalry than the one that existed between St. Cloud Cathedral and Saint John’s Prep.

The Crusaders – under head coach Terry Haws – won five State Catholic Tournament titles during those years. But the Johnnies – under the direction of Fr. Otto Weber – were always right near the top as well, winning a state title of their own in 1966.

The annual dual meet between the neighboring schools drew overflow crowds, packing gymnasiums to see two evenly matched teams. Continue reading at gojohnnies.com →

Fr. Otto Weber ’57 to be Honored by NWCA’s Minnesota Chapter Nov. 24

By Frank Rajkowski, SJU Writer/Video Producer

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – When Maury Meyer heard the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Minnesota Chapter was honoring the late Fr. Otto Weber ’57 with its Lifetime Achievement Award, the longtime coach and administrator at nearby Albany High School could not have been more pleased.

The award will be presented to the former coach and employee at both Saint John’s Prep and Saint John’s University in a ceremony to be held on Nov. 24 in the Great Hall.

The event runs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The program itself is scheduled to begin at 2. The event is free, but donations are being accepted. Checks can be made payable to NWHOF-MN Chapter.

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