Recent News

2021 Peckham Scholarship recipient, Ethan Wilson, Presented Award

On Saturday, July 30th, we were finally able to present Ethan Wilson (Thayer Academy) with his 2021 Peckham Scholarship award in front of many Hall of Famers, respected members of our wrestling community, family and friends.

Yellowblue LED Lighting Improves Dan Gable Museum Visitor Experience

During a $1.5 million renovation, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum installed $100,000 in new LED lights from Yellowblue LED and now uses approximately 65 percent less energy and emits 70 percent less heat.

19th Annual NJ Chapter Golf Outing A Huge Success

The New Jersey Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame held its 19th annual golf outing in late July at Mercer Oaks Golf Course in West Windsor, NJ. A turnout of 112 golfers was unofficially the largest turnout for the event.

Girls Wrestling Making Moves in New York

New York adds girls wrestling as emerging sport. Upstate New York Chapter names Girls Outstanding Wrestler Award after Steve Silver.

David Soderholm Says it All

Hall of Fame coach Roger Vertefeuille has passed away

Hall of Fame coach Roger Vertefeuille began the wrestling program at Bulkeley High in Hartford and was a three-sport coach with the Bulldogs.


Female Wrestling Moving Forward with Many Firsts

Female wrestling moving forward in New York with first Section IV girls state tournament and first national Tricia Saunders High School Excellence honoree Sofia Macaluso.

Pennsylvania Girls High School Champions recognized at State Capitol

On May 24, 2022, the PA Girls HS State Champions were recognized at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, PA. The 13 HS state champs, as well as their coaches, families & members of SanctionPA, were recognized during the Senate session.

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