Washington & Jefferson College Athletics

Mike Kluska ’89 joined 1959 W&J graduate King Hartman (Class of 2000) as the second men’s tennis player in Washington & Jefferson College history to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Kluska, who played three years with King Hartman Jr., was a four-year letterwinner for the W&J tennis program. He immediately made his impact felt in 1986 when he posted a 10-1 overall record at the No. 1 singles position and claimed the title at the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championships.

For his efforts, the conference honored him as the Most Valuable Player. Kluska’s success continued throughout his final three years. He won the conference No. 1 singles crown in each of the next three seasons and was also selected as the PAC Most Valuable Player every year. In his four years as the No. 1 singles player, Kluska went undefeated in conference matches. Kluska added his fifth conference title as a senior after teaming with Jim Watson to claim the No. 1 doubles championship.