Alabama Chapter Recognized at 2026 State Championships
Individuals who have been honored by the Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame were recognized during the 2025 Alabama High School Athletic Association state wrestling tournament.
Honorees In Attendance
Class of 2017
Toney Pugh
Class of 2018
John Calvarese, Randy Haught
Class of 2019
Dan Featherston, Billy Hughes, Bob Laxton, Willie Staggs
Class of 2020
Paul Moore, Jeff Saxon
Class of 2021
Hezzie Morgan
Class of 2022
Jim Caneer, Joe Dasaro, Mike Swinson
Class of 2023
Jeff Haase, Fred Kemp, Dr. David Lee
Class of 2024
Blake Dutton, Malcolm Prewitt, Mark Snider
Class of 2025
Rick Daniel, Matt Hicks, Don Korn, Ken Nixon, Scott Robertson
Class of 2026
Gary Averett, April Baxter (representing the late Doug Baxter), Eddie Crocker, Hasaan Hawthorne, Scott Peavey, Shawn Weltzin