National Wrestling Hall of Fame

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Welcome

Welcome to the home of the Connecticut chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. The Connecticut chapter is a direct extension of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Chapter and Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
 
The Connecticut chapter provides outreach and support for the National Hall. Our chapter was formed in 2002 to honor committed coaches, officials, contributors and other deserving individuals from Connecticut. Our first induction banquet was in 2003 with additional banquets in 2004 and 2005. The chapter was restarted in 2009 by current president Ted Ozkowski and we have hosted four induction banquets (2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019).

Awards

Lifetime Service To Wrestling

Given in recognition of years of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in the youth through the sport of wrestling.

Outstanding American

Given to former wrestlers who are highly successful and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.

Medal of Courage

Is presented to a wrestler or former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.

Chapter Board of Directors

Ted Oczkowski, President
203-980-8060; Email: ctcoy2002@yahoo.com

Dr. Erich Doubek, Treasurer and VP, Finance
860-354-8583; Email: drdoubek@sbcglobal.net

Gerry deSimas, Jr., Corresponding Secretary
860-869-4594; Email: CTwrestling7@yahoo.com

Nick Grosso, Director
203-828-6580; Email: raiders818075@yahoo.com

Carmen Delvecchio, Banquet Coordinator
860-669-2815; Email: Delcd@aol.com

Mark Cammisa, Director
203-790-9209; Email: markcammisa@comcast.net

Brian Zaccagnino, Director
860-919-1879; Email: brian@zacclaw.com

Kevin Holmgren, Director
860-460-0217; Email: Kevin.holmgren54@gmail.com

News

Sacred Heart will be second Div. I team to offer women’s wrestling

Wrestling is growing in Connecticut. Sacred Heart University, home to the state’s only Division I wrestling program and one of three remaining D1 programs in New England, announced that they will be fielding a varsity women’s wrestling team in the… Continue reading →

Ricky Shook To Be Awarded Prestigious Gold Key by Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance

In 1939, a group of sportswriters in Connecticut came together to honor the best coaches and athletes in their state and over the last 80 years, the Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance has awarded their prestigious Gold Key award to men… Continue reading →

Frank Kapral from the US Coast Guard Academy Gives Guidance and Wisdom

Two members of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame benefited from the guidance and wisdom of the late Frank Kapral, the former wrestling coach at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and a big supporter of wrestling… Continue reading →

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