The younger of the famous Wessler brothers, he earned many honors playing at Illinois College from 1977-80. He was Rookie of the Year in 1977; MVP in 1978, 1979 and 1980; academic All-American in 1980; all-conference in 1980, and on the NAIA District All-Star team in 1978, 1979 and 1980. Set school records that still stand and was selected as an all-American in 1979. Won the William J. Downer Award as male college athlete of the year in 1980-81. Went to training camp with the Chicago Bears in 1981 and with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982. His jersey, #23, was retired because of his outstanding records.