David Ashleigh (2010) - Hall of Fame

David Ashleigh

Induction:
2010

After spending two years at Cerritos College and being named the school's Athlete of the Year for 1963, Ashleigh came to UCLA and was a member of Coach Bob Horn's swimming and water polo teams for two seasons. In water polo, Ashleigh was a First-Team All-American in 1963 and 1965. He redshirted in 1964 in order to play that year with the U.S. Olympic Team. UCLA's team went undefeated in 1965 and won the collegiate national championship. Ashleigh competed for USA Water Polo from 1964-68 and was a member two Olympic teams. In 1978, Ashleigh was enshrined into the U.S. Water Polo Hall of Fame. Ashleigh also excelled as a swimmer at UCLA, setting school records in the 1650 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, and the 400 individual medley. He earned First-Team All-America honors in the 1650 freestyle in 1963 and '65.