Welcome to the Illinois Chapter of the NWHOF
2025 NWHOF-IL Committee members: Dale Eggert (President), Todd Rosenthal (Vice President), Joe Cliffe (Treasurer), Tony Clarke, Randy Conrad, Mike Garland, Dave Klemm, Rob Ledin, Debbie Nason, Mike Manahan, Rich Montgomery, Kevin Puebla, and Mick Torres (Secretary).
Contact information: e-mail: nwhof.il@gmail.com
Year: 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Year: 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Year: 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Year: 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Year: 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Year: 2024
Outstanding American
Year: 2024
Medal of Courage
Nominations
You can print a nomination form by going to the nomination link above. Send nominations to: Mick Torres, 2522 Fen View Cir., Island Lake, IL 60042 or e-mail to nwhof.il@gmail.com
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.
Illinois Chapter Board
2025 NWHOF-IL Committee members: Dale Eggert (President), Todd Rosenthal (Vice President), Joe Cliffe (Treasurer), Tony Clarke, Randy Conrad, Mike Garland, Dave Klemm, Rob Ledin, Debbie Nason, Mike Manahan, Rich Montgomery, Kevin Puebla, and Mick Torres (Secretary).
Contact information: e-mail: nwhof.il@gmail.com
The Illinois Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton ballroom in front of over 170 family, friends and guests of some of Illinois wrestling’s finest legends. The event was held in Alsip, IL on Sunday, October 6, 2024
This year’s class included (Pictured: front row left to right): Pete Alber (Dakota, Lifetime Service), Dru Goodman (Riverwoods, Outstanding American), Mike Matozzi (Hinsdale South, Lifetime Service), Ed Giese (Fenton, Lifetime Service); Back Row: Jim Chaloupka (Berwyn, Lifetime Service), John Welter (Fox Lake, Lifetime Service), and Adam Sikes (Lake Zurich, Medal of Courage).
It is with great pleasure that the National Wrestling Hall of Fame’s Illinois Chapter announces its Class of 2024.
The induction ceremony will be held on October 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton-Alsip Hotel, 5000 W. 127th St., Alsip, Illinois.
On June 25, 2024, National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Illinois Chapter Board Member Joe Cliffe was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Illinois Chapter Vice President Dale Eggert will be inducted into the Midlands Championships Hall of Fame at this year's 59th Annual Midlands Wrestling Championships.
The Illinois Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame held its annual Honors Banquet on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Alsip, Illinois.
The Illinois Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame 2022
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame – Illinois Chapter held its annual Honors Banquet on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Holiday Inn – in Countryside, Illinois. With over 175 guests and family supporters in attendance, the NWHOF-IL Chapter inducted eight (8) new honorees.
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