Ever since Jimmy Mullen stepped on campus at St. Joe’s (Mont.) as a freshman, all he’s done is win.

Mullen became the first freshman in New Jersey history to win a heavyweight state championship, skipped the state tournament as a sophomore to wrestle for Team USA and then returned his junior season to dominate the competition and win his second state title.

Now, with the NJSIAA Individual Tournament right around the corner, the Green Knights’ star has eyes on winning his third championship.

But, there’s more to Jimmy Mullen than just trophies. His one-of-a-kind personality and winner mentality has forever changed wrestling at St. Joe’s.

JSZ’s Jay Cook profiles the face of New Jersey wrestling in 2023:


This story was featured on Season 2, Episode 23 of Jersey Sports Zone TV, which airs weekly on Sundays at 11:30 A.M. on WLNY-TV.