Tommy Kennedy

Tommy Kennedy spent more than 30 years as a wrestling referee in Oregon.  He began  officiating high school matches in 1993 and has now added more than 20 years as a collegiate referee.  He has four times been named the OSAA Official of the Year.  His career also includes 14 Oregon state tournaments at the high school level.  Tommy’s resume also shows 10 years at the Oregon Classic and 12 years at Reser’s Tournament of Champions.  As a result of his reputation in-state, he was invited to referee at the prestigious Doc Buchanan tournament in Clovis, California and at the Rollie Lane tournament in Idaho.  He has been named the Outstanding Official at Rollie Lane five times in his seven appearances there.  Tommy is from Salem and his wife is Tammy.

Awards:

Year
2023
Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter/Region
Oregon

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