The Michigan Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history of Michigan wrestling, recognizing excellence and inspiring all generations.
Michigan Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Latest Michigan Chapter Inductees
Mike DeGain
Year: 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Don Rinehart
Year: 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Todd Cheney
Year: 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Murray Rose
Year: 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Shawn Murray
Year: 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Mark Holdren
Year: 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Paul Salyers
Year: 2024
Outstanding American
Latest High School Excellence Award Winners
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 - Greg Czar
Kent Bailo
John Brown
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.
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 positively impacted the Michigan wrestling community.
Latest Michigan Chapter News
Michigan Chapter 2024 Inductees!
Michigan Chapter Board of Directors
2024 Michigan Inductee Posters
2024 Michigan Inductee Posters
THANKS, EDD!
2024 Michigan Chapter Inductees
Michigan Chapter's 2024 Inductees
Complete list of NWHOF/Michigan Chapter award winners.
Michigan State Chapter Class of 2022
Michigan State Chapter Class of 2022
Michigan State Chapter Class of 2021
The Michigan Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame held it's annual induction ceremony on October 10, 2021 at Weber's Inn/Ann Arbor Michigan. Approximately 305 people were in attendance for the Class of 2021.