Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 Class of the Alabama Chapter. Please email the form to alabamachapternwhof@gmail.com. NOMINATION FORM
Alabama Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Alabama Chapter Honorees
Latest Alabama Chapter Inductees
Latest High School Excellence Award Winners
Nominations
Lifetime Service To Wrestling
Given in recognition of years 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 and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.
Medal of Courage
Is presented to a wrestler or former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.
Alabama Chapter Board
2021-2022 Officers
Toney Pugh – President
Jeff Saxon – Secretary
Don Korn – Treasurer
Other Board Members
Jack Burton, Dwight Buzbee, John Calvarese, Steve Gaydosh, Jeff Hasse, Randy Haught, Billy Hughes, Daryle Qualls, Willie Staggs, Glynn Stowe, Dickey Wright
email is alabamachapternwhof@gmail.com
Alabama Chapter Inductions
The Alabama Chapter will be holding its National Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2022 on Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at the Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville-Clay Rd., Trussville AL. 35173.
2 p.m. – Social Time with meal & memorabilia display
3:30 p.m. – Induction Ceremony
For sponsorships, please contact Jeff Saxon at jeffsaxon65@gmail.com.
Alabama Chapter Class of 2023
Outstanding American
David Lee, O.D., EyeCare Associates Huntsville West
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Jimmy Blanton, Southside-Gadsden High School, Coach
Jeff Haase, Official/Coach
Don Hinds, Official
Robert Humphreys, Tuscaloosa County High School, Coach
Fred Kemp, Huntsville High School, Coach
Wayne McNutt, Scottsboro High School, Coach
Alabama Chapter News
Latest Alabama Chapter News
Van Phillips Honored by Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Alabama Chapter honoree Van Phillips on his induction into the Alabama Sports Officials Foundation Hall of Fame.
Cory Land, 2022 National Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award Winner
Congratulations to Alabama's first ever National Winner of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award!
Alabama Chapter, Class of 2022
Alabama Chapter, Class of 2022
2022 Alabama Chapter Inductions
The Alabama Chapter held its NWHOF Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2022 on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at the Trussville Civic Center.
Alabama Chapter Recognized at State Championships
Very special recognition for our Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame at the 2022 State Tournament.
Coach Burton Honored by Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame
Congratulations Coach Burton on his induction into the Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame.
Alabama Chapter Helped Facilitate the Donation of Mats
Dr. David Kim donated wrestling mats to multiple new wrestling programs.
2021 Alabama Chapter Inductions
The Alabama Chapter held its NWHOF Induction Ceremony for the Classes of 2020 & 2021 on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at the Trussville Civic Center.
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations