Jack Berger is recognized for his years of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in young people through the sport of wrestling.

The late coach Jack Berger, coached 20 years at Silverton high school, winning eight district titles and a dual meet record of 350–80 against one of the toughest leagues in the state at that time. During his 20 years Jack coached six individual state champions, 40 district champions, and 36 State place winners. One of his state champions, Jack Bielenberg went on to become the states first 4 time All American and won the NCAA title in the process.

Coach Berger was loyal and proud of Silverton and they were proud of him. He brought the school it’s first state championship in 1972. Jack was always the first promote Silverton as a community and an outstanding school.

For his dedication and lasting influence on wrestling, Jack Berger is presented the National Wrestling Hall of Fame‘s “Lifetime Service to Wrestling“ award for the class of 2001.