Name: Paul R. “Paulie” Calafiore, age 34Bio: Calafiore was born Nov. 13, 1988, and raised in Howell, N.J.
He started playing soccer at three years old and wrestling at the age of six. A state champion wrestler, Calafiore was on the NJ State Team, Northeast Regional Team and USA National team before he was even in sixth grade.
In high school, he lettered in varsity for soccer and wrestling as a freshman.Calafiore played soccer at Rutgers, and was named captain after his freshman year.
Under his leadership, Rutgers became a top 25 team in the country and made the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Calafiore enjoyed a brief stint as a pro; however, an injury in the preseason of his first season ended that dream.