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.
Maryland Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Maryland Chapter Honorees
Latest Maryland Chapter Inductees
Ben Arneson
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Hector Hernández
Year: 2025
Outstanding American
Davey Blake
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Harry Barnabae
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Sean Edelin
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
John Furgeson
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Michael Whisner
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
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.
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
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
Maryland Chapter News
Latest Maryland Chapter News
2020 National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Maryland Chapter Honors Banquet
2019 National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Maryland Chapter Induction Class
2019 National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Maryland Chapter Induction Ceremony Sunday, October 6, 2019
Maryland Chapter Class of 2018
Maryland Chapter Class of 2017
Maryland Chapter Class of 2016
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