Massachusetts Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Our Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 (Time TBD). 

Ticket Information

Purchase tickets via (link coming soon) or contact Rene Canezin (Treasurer) at 617-721-9697 or NWHOF.MA@gmail.com. Save $XX with our Early Bird Special by ordering your tickets by August 15th for $XX each. Regular price tickets will be $XX each.

Mission

The mission of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is to promote and strengthen the sport of wrestling in Massachusetts. We do this by preserving the history of Massachusetts wrestling, recognizing our excellence, and inspiring future generations to learn from our great sport.

As a state chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, the Massachusetts Chapter carries forth the goals of our national organization by celebrating the excellence of wrestlers, coaches, officials, and other contributors to Massachusetts wrestling.

Deserving individuals are recognized through induction into the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (MA-NWHOF), or through special awards bestowed upon them with the assistance of the MA-NWHOF.

Inductees are enshrined in the State Chapter Gallery of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Museum in Stillwater OK. In the museum, our inductees take their rightful place alongside other wrestling giants who have contributed to the sport of wrestling.

Nominations

Individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions to Massachusetts Wrestling may be inducted into the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in one of three categories:

Lifetime Service To Wrestling

Given in recognition of at least 20 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 insurmountable challenges or made heroic sacrifices.

How to Nominate a Candidate

If you would like to nominate an individual for recognition or support the mission of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, please contact Gary Chase (Vice President of Nominations) at gchase@dschumacher.com or 508-208-5535. Completed nomination forms and/or letters of recommendations may be emailed directly to Gary Chase at gchase@dschumacher.com.

MA-NWHOF Nomination Form

Massachusetts Chapter Board

Board of Directors

  • Sean Harrington
  • Rene Canezin
  • Gary Chase
  • Elena Glassman
  • Phil Gormley
  • Joe Nugent
  • Matt Quimby
  • Annie Staulo
  • Harry Takesian
  • Steve Toubman
  • Chas Tucker

NWHOF State Chapter Director

  • Krista Graff


Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations