Michigan Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

The Michigan Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history of Michigan wrestling, recognizing excellence and inspiring generations.

NOMINATIONS

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 what appear to be insurmountable challenges.


Email nominations or questions to michapter@nwhof.org

MICHIGAN CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President-Doug Willer
Vice President-Tom Davids
Treasurer-Dan Coon
Secretary-Vacant

Kent Bailo
John Brown
Greg Czar
Ron Gaffner
Tom Keen
Jerry LaJoie
John Major
Jack Provencal
Trina Roe

Advisory Board
Dan Huggler, Tom Johnson, Casey Randolph, Edd Bankowski (Past President), Mike DeGain (Past President), John Harris III (NWHOF Board of Governors), Mychal Grenawalt (Past President), Eric Kopsch (Past President), Steve Fraser, Joe McFarland, Bill Lamb (Past President - Founder of Michigan Chapter)

2024 MICHIGAN CHAPTER INDUCTIONS

To purchase tickets click on the Register Here Now! link below.

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May 19, 2024
12:00-1:00 PM Reception & Cash Bar
1:00-2:00 PM Meal
2:00-4:00 PM Ceremony

Location:
Weber's Inn
3050 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Lifetime Service to Wrestling Honorees:
Donald Rinehart
Mark Holdren
Mike DeGain
Murray Rose
Shawn Murray
Todd Cheney

Outstanding American Honoree:
Paul Salyers

MICHIGAN CHAPTER FAMILY LEGACY AWARD

Given to a Michigan family that has impacted the Michigan wrestling community.

Family Legacy Award Winners

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