The Minnesota Chapter is committed to pay tribute to those coaches, officials and contributors who represent the best qualities of what the sport of wrestling has to offer and who share those characteristics with young people day in and day out.
Minnesota Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Minnesota Chapter Honorees
Latest Minnesota Chapter Inductees
Annette Olson
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Corey Olson
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Bill Benson
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Bruce Moe
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Jenny Wong
Incoming Class of 2026
Outstanding American
Matt Clark
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Mike Langlais
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Paul Vaith
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Russ Holland
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Steve Costanzo
Incoming Class of 2026
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
Cindy Nelson - VP Girls Wrestling Representative
Ron Ackerman – Web Site & Silent Auctions ron.ackerman56@gmail.com
Jerry Cleveland – Secretary
Steve Ricard - Treasurer
Bill Schmidt - Programs
Board Members – Jeff Becker, Matt Clark, Scot Davis, Gregg Greeno, Mike Hendrickson, Mark Krier, Gordy Morgan, Mike Niemczyk, Dan Stifter
MINNESOTA CHAPTER INDUCTIONS
Minnesota Chapter News
Latest Minnesota Chapter News
Minnesota Chapter 2025 Members
2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Minnesota Chapter inductees. Front (L-R): Dan Stifter, Chip Rankin, and Butch Steen. Middle (L-R): Brian Kelvington, Jeff Becker, and Tom Gravalin. Back (L-R): Mark Voyce, Chuck Marks, Jerry Schmitz, and Heidi Schmitz.
NWHOF Minnesota Chapter - Inducts 9
NWHOF Minnesota Chapter Promotes 2024 Ceremony at Social in Bemidji
Social in Bemidji to promote 2024 honorees from the area and their induction on April 27th.
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
Our Mission: Preserve wrestling history, recognize extraordinary achievement and inspire greatness
Our Vision: Be the definitive steward and champion of wrestling history and achievement
Our Values: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Service