State Chapters
Purpose of the State Chapters
The Board of Governors of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum established the State Chapter program in 1993. The purpose is to pay tribute to those coaches, officials and contributors who represent the best qualities of what the sport of wrestling has to offer and who share those characteristics with young people day in and day out.
Nomination Information
Lifetime Service To Wrestling
Given in recognition of 20 years or more of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in the youth through the sport of wrestling.
Outstanding American
Given to former wrestlers who are highly successful in other walks of life and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.
Medal of Courage
Presented to a former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.
State Chapter Director
Krista Graff
State Chapter Office
405 West Hall of Fame Avenue
Stillwater, OK 74075
Phone: (405) 742-4470
Email: kgraff@nwhof.org
Latest State Chapter News
7th Annual PA Chapter Golf Outing a huge success!
The Pennsylvania Chapter held its 7th annual Golf Outing on June 24th at the Golden Oaks Golf Club. Make plans to join the group next year.
New Jersey Class of 2022 Inductees Selected
Stillwater Hosts 2022 State Conference
2022 Massachusetts Hall of Fame Banquet
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will be honoring our Lifetime Service inductees Daryl Arroyo, Barry Greener, Jack Jones, Mike Testa, Bill Wassel and Sam Ruggeri (Posthumous) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Saturday, November 12th.
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations