Maryland Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

The Board of Governors of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum established the State Chapter program in 1993. The purpose is to recognize and honor those coaches, officials and contributors who represent the best qualities, characteristics and attributes wrestling has to offer and who share those qualities, characteristics and attributes with young women and men, day-in and day-out in the wrestling room and in life.

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.

Maryland Nomination Form

MARYLAND CHAPTER BOARD

Daniel Zottarelli, President
Dave Dodson, Vice President
Al Kohlhafer, Secretary
Greg Slick, Treasurer

Brett Baier
Luke Broadwater
Wavie Gibson

Hector Hernandez
Dion Johnson
Ken Kiler
Martie Milliken

Richard Schmetzler




CHAPTER EMAIL:

mdchapter@nwhof.org

MARYLAND INDUCTIONS

Registration HERE!

2025 HONOREES:
Ben Arneson, Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Harry Barnabae, Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Davey Blake, Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Sean Edelin, Lifetime Service to Wrestling
John A. Furgeson, Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Michael Whisner, Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Hector Hernandez,Outstanding American


November 9, 2025

Schedule:
2 PM Reception with cash bar
3 PM Meal & ceremony

Location:
The Graduate Hotel
126 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Our Mission: Preserve wrestling history, recognize extraordinary achievement and inspire greatness

Our Vision: Be the definitive steward and champion of wrestling history and achievement

Our Values: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Service