Your Minnesota Chapter is working year round to honor those who have dedicated their lives to wrestling.
Minnesota Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Minnesota Chapter Honorees
Latest Minnesota Chapter Inductees
Dr. John Berg
Year: 2021
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Clay Nagel
Year: 2021
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
James Tanniehill
Year: 2021
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Jim Williams
Year: 2021
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Ken Vogt
Year: 2021
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Ricky Ties
Year: 2021
Medal of Courage
Terry Sworsky
Year: 2021
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Steve Techam
Year: 2021
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Charlie Peterson
Year: 2021
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 Ackeman – Web Site Maintenance and Silent Auctions ron.ackerman@comcast.net
Jerry Cleveland – Secretary
Steve Ricard- Treasurer
Board Members – Noel Bailey, Matt Clark, Bob Dettmer, George Graff, Mike Niemczyk, Mike Hickman
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
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
Minnesota Chapter Loses 2 of its Members!
Minnesota Chapter of the NWHOF Annual Banquet
Minnesota Chapter NWHOF Annual Meeting
Dick Shiels: more than a wrestling coach!
NWHOF Minnesota Chapter Board Member Passes
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations