2023 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Minnesota Chapter inductees. Front (L-R): Al Olson, Mark Krier, Steve Carlson, Larry Mollins, and Bill Olson. Back (L-R): Steve Ricard, Richard Saxlund, Joel Viss, Loren Hacker, and Cindy Nelson.
Minnesota Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Minnesota Chapter Honorees
Latest Minnesota Chapter Inductees
Bill Olson
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Larry Mollins
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Joel Viss
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Steve Carlson
Year: 2023
Outstanding American
Loren Hacker
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Richard Saxlund
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Al Olson
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Cindy Nelson
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Steve Ricard
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Mark Krier
Year: 2023
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.
Minnesota Chapter Board
Spencer Yohe – President syohe@acegroup.cc 320-766-1934
Mike Bredeck – VP Nominations mike.bredeck@gmail.com
Scot Davis – VP Programs scotcdavis@hotmail.com
Ron Ackerman – Web Site Maintenance and Silent Auctions ron.ackerman56@gmail.com
Jerry Cleveland – Secretary
Steve Ricard- Treasurer
Board Members – Matt Clark, Bob Dettmer, Cindy Nelson, Mike Niemczyk, Mike Hickman, Mark Krier. Dan Stifter, Mike Hendrickson
Minnesota Chapter Inductions
The Annual Minnesota Chapter Meeting will be held on Sat. August 17 and 18, 2018
The 2018 Mn Chapter of the NWHOF will hold its annual board meeting at Hook Lake, at Ron Malcom’s cabin at Park Rapids, MN. Agenda will be the selection of inductees for 2019 and competitive sport contests.
Minnesota Chapter News
Latest Minnesota Chapter News
Longtime Board of Director Bob Dettmer Retires
Thank you Bob Dettmer for your service to the NWHOF, Minnesota Chapter, and the wrestling community!
Minnesota Chapter 2023 Inductees
Minnesota Chapter will induct ten new members on April 22, 2023
The NWHOF-MN Chapter will induct 10 new members on April 22, 2023 at the 20th Anniversary, and 21st Honors Class for Lifetime Service and Outstanding Americans. The event will be held at Austin Country Club, 1202 28th St. NE, Austin, MN.
Longtime Minnesota Chapter Board Member Noel Bailey To Retire
Thank you Noel Bailey for your service to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Minnesota Chapter.
2022 State Chapter Inductees
Minnesota 2022 Inductees seated left to right:
Lower Seats - Dan Jinks, Mike Hendrickson, Jim Harstad and Jerry Reker
Second Row - Bill Germann, Chuck Siefert, Don Krusemark, Joel Skillings and Steve Carr
2021 Minnesota Chapter Inductions
On Saturday, April 24th, the Minnesota Chapter held their 19th annual banquet and ceremony and inducted nine new members and honored two from the 2020 class who have contributed significantly to Minnesota Wrestling and beyond.
Minnesota Chapter Holds 2020 Banquet with Extra Precautions
2019 Minnesota Honorees
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