National Wrestling Hall of Fame Search
People:
George Dole
Year: 1997
Award: Distinguished Member
Ken Kraft
Year: 1997
Award: Distinguished Member
Year: 1995
Award: Order of Merit
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Dave Schultz
Year: 2015
Award: Medal of Courage
Year: 1997
Award: Distinguished Member
John Smith
Year: 1997
Award: Distinguished Member
John Hancock
Year: 1998
Award: Distinguished Member
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Randy Lewis
Year: 1998
Award: Distinguished Member
Year: 2002
Award: Glen Brand Inductee
William Scherr
Year: 1998
Award: Distinguished Member
Joe Seay
Year: 1998
Award: Distinguished Member
Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
News:
Robinson Wins U20 World Gold; U.S. Women Finish 3rd
The U.S. women picked up their fourth medal at the 2024 U20 World Championships with Jasmine Robinson pinning her way to gold at 72 kg. The finals win by Robinson was instrumental for the U.S. finishing in third place as a team.
Rodriguez Pins for U20 World title, Janiak Earns Silver, Simon Bronze
Cristelle Rodriguez powered to a 58-second pin, becoming the first U20 World champion for Team USA while Alexis Janiak earned silver and Naomi Simon battled back for a bronze medal.
Penn State's Dual-Sport Legends: Heavyweight Wrestlers and Football Stars
Purchase Commemorative Andy Rein AT Hike T-Shirts
Recognize the amazing accomplishment of Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Andy Rein by purchasing a commemorative shirt.
$15 from each shirt will be donated to the AT Hike Fundraiser to benefit the 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝐵𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑 endowment campaign.
Order of Merit Recipient Fritz McGinness Passes Away
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Fritz McGinness, who received the Order of Merit award from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1999, passed away on August 31, at the age of 89.
USA Picks Up Three Greco-Roman Medals at U20 World Championships
The U.S. earned three Greco-Roman medals at the 2024 U20 World Championships—a pair of runner-up finishes from Isaiah Cortez and Otto Black, plus a bronze medal run by Aden Attao.
2025 PA Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honorees Banquet
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Museums Closed On Labor Day
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum will be closed on Monday, September 2, for Labor Day.
The museums will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, at 10 a.m.
Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day!
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