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 all 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 - 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, Vice President, Treasurer), 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)

Contact the chapter at michapter@nwhof.org

2025 MICHIGAN CHAPTER INDUCTIONS

To attend click on the Register Here Now!

REGISTER HERE NOW!

May 17, 2025
12:00 PM Reception & Cash Bar
1:00 PM Meal
2:00 PM Ceremony

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

Lifetime Service to Wrestling Honorees:
Dale Bahr
Sam Davis
Tim Jones
Thomas Minkel
Gary Rivers
Pat Whizzer Wyka

Outstanding American Honoree:
Mike Amine

MICHIGAN CHAPTER FAMILY LEGACY AWARD

Given to a Michigan family that has positively 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