National Wrestling Hall of Fame Search
People:
Albert deFerrari
Year: 1979
Award: Distinguished Member
Frank Lewis
Year: 1979
Award: Distinguished Member
Joe McDaniel
Year: 1979
Award: Distinguished Member
Charlie Speidel
Year: 1979
Award: Distinguished Member
Keith Young
Year: 1979
Award: Distinguished Member
Year: 2003
Award: Glen Brand Inductee
Dan Gable
Year: 1980
Award: Distinguished Member
Year: 2002
Award: Glen Brand Inductee
William Martin
Year: 1980
Award: Distinguished Member
William J. Nelson
Year: 1980
Award: Distinguished Member
Year: 2003
Award: Glen Brand Inductee
News:

Greg Strobel Leadership Academy Enjoys Successful Fundraiser
The Greg Strobel 30-Day Challenge continues to provide an opportunity to participate in a cause that honors the messages and teachings Greg, a Distinguished Member inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2012, valued and stood for throughout his life, which provides the foundation for the Greg Strobel Leadership Academy (GSLA).
With the support of challenge participants and generous supporters, this year’s Challenge raised nearly $10,000.00. It was because of everyone’s effort, dedication, and passion that it was another great 30-days!

How Wyatt Hendrickson's NCAA Upset Created Momentum for New National Duals Invitational
The National Duals Invitational is a new college wrestling tournament set to debut later this year at the BOK Center in Tulsa. It’s the brainchild of Chad Richison, the Paycom founder, and the tournament's $1 million purse has turned heads.

South Carolina Chapter Class of 2025
The South Carolina Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame celebrated its Class of 2025 on April 13 at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center.
Lifetime Service to Wrestling award recipients are Charlie Clay, George Dixon, Chuck Jones, Jack Kosmicki, Pat McCarthy and Paul Spence while Ben Connell was honored as an Outstanding American.

Hall of Fame Announces Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award State Winners
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Thursday announced the state winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award (DSHSEA).
The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family, whose generous support and passion for the sport help ensure the continued recognition and development of wrestling’s next generation.

Final National Girls High School Team Rankings Released
The committee which selects the National Girls High School Rankings for individual athletes, which includes representation from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, USA Wrestling and FloWrestling, has released its final national high school team ranking for the 2024-25 season.
This ranking includes public and private schools at the high school level from all states, including states with official girls state championship events as well as those with unofficial girls state championships. All of the state high school championships for girls have been completed for the season.
The top two teams have remained the same since the February ranking with No. 1 Wyoming Seminary (Pa.) and No. 2 Broken Arrow High School (Okla.).

Hall of Fame Announces Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award State Winners
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the state winners of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award (TSHSEA).
The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family, whose generous support and passion for the sport help ensure the continued recognition and development of wrestling’s next generation.

Nanea Estrella Named Inaugural Female Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award Winner
Nanea Estrella, who was the Hawaii and National winner of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award in 2020, is the inaugural female winner of the Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award.
The award recognizes student-athletes whose significant community service contributions align with Jackie Robinson's legacy of courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence.

2025 Florida Chapter Honors Weekend Reservations
The Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will celebrate its 26th Anniversary and its 158 alumni during its Honors Weekend on August 22-23.