Jim Knauf
Sparta High School - Class of 1972
1995 Inductee
Sparta High School - Class of 1972
1995 Inductee
Football: Varsity 3 years
Honorable Mention All Conference - Junior Year
Team ranked 7th in State - Junior Year
Captain - Senior Year
All Conference - Senior Year
Honorable Mention All State Linebacker - Senior Year
First Team Detroit Free Press - Senior Year
All State Offensive Guard - Senior Year
Team ranked 8th in State - Senior Year
Held School Record - Most Tackles (201)
Wrestling: Varsity 3 Years
Second Place in Regionals - Junior Year
Co-Captain - Senior Year
All Conference - Senior Year
Third Place in State - Senior Year
College:
Wrestling - Ashland College in Wisconsin
1973 National Qualifier
Jim is a partner in the JK Masonry business which is based in Comstock Park. In 1975 he married Janet Stevens, another Sparta High School grad. They have four children: Corey, Amanda, Ben, and Joseph. Since high school and college, Jim’s athletic abilities have been put to good use as a volunteer coach for Sparta’s 78er football program. He is also a past president of the Sparta Freestyle Wrestling Club.
Jim says, “Make a commitment to a sport of your choice. With total commitment and the talents God has given you, you can be a success in your sport.”