Recent News

Distinguished Member Stan Abel Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Stan Abel, a Distinguished Member inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990, passed away on June 28, at the age of 87.

Illinois Chapter Board Member Joe Cliffe inducted into National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame

On June 25, 2024, National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Illinois Chapter Board Member Joe Cliffe was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Take a Closer Look

Richard “Tippy” Golphin is the official DJ for the Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Honors Weekend and was once the Tampa Bay Buccaneers mascot, Captain Fear.

Hall of Fame Celebrates Wrestling in the Olympics

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum will "Celebrate Wrestling in the Olympics" throughout July and August, highlighting the achievements of Olympians and honoring their contributions to the sport of wrestling and their legacy. 

Order of Merit Recipient John Dustin Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that John Dustin passed away on June 16, at the age of 86. 

A memorial service will be held on Monday June 24, at 2 p.m. at the Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualitan, Oregon. 

Pennsylvania Chapter to Host 2024 Sporting Clays for Kids

On Sunday, November 3, the Pennsylvania Chapter will be hosting its Sporting Clays for Kids event, at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays located in Coplay. The event features a morning of clay bird shooting and a very tasty luncheon for the participants.

Upstate New York Chapter May 2024 Newsletter

28th Annual Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Awards

Baldwinsville CSD Honors Coach Leo Johnson

Section V Hall of Fame Celebration

Onondaga Community College Hires First Men's and Women's Wrestling Coach

2024 Honors Weekend Events Available On Rokfin

The Honors Weekend Tribute Breakfast and Induction Ceremony for our Class of 2024 are both available to watch on Rokfin.

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