New Jersey Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

A Message From the Membership:

Welcome to the web site of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. We are pleased that you are interested in viewing the information we have developed which informs you about the activities our Chapter has been engaged in during the past several months.

 We hope that the information provided best describes some of the work our membership has been committed to doing for the advancement of wrestling especially in the State of New Jersey.

Through this web site, we look forward in providing timely messages, information about previous sponsored events, as well as conversation about wrestling, and what activities the New Jersey Chapter has planned and designed in the weeks and months that follow.

Take the time to read, enjoy, and most importantly, become involved through our web site in continuing to make our sport the great one that it is in the State of New Jersey, and beyond.

Thank you.

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.


Email nominations to: njchapter@nwhof.org

NEW JERSEY CHAPTER BOARD

Howie O'Neil, President
Ken Bernabe, Vice President
Dr. William Miron, Treasurer
Pete Frampton, Secretary

Directors:
Mike Cunningham
Ernie Finizio
Ed Glassheim
John Marinelli
Oscar Orellana
Ted Resnick
Robert Shernce
Frank Sica

Laura Nawrocik, Webmaster


njchapter@nwhof.org

NEW JERSEY CHAPTER CEREMONY

REGISTER HERE

September 28, 2025

Schedule:
12:00 pm Reception
1:00 pm Meal
2:30 pm Ceremony

Location:
The Weston at Forrestal Village
201 Village Blvd.
Princeton, NJ 08450

Lifetime Service to Wrestling Honorees:
Doug Bower
Joseph Forte
Edward Gibbons
Ronald Hamrick
Carmine Rossi
Alexander Sidar Jr

INDUCTION CEREMONY PROGRAMS

2024 2023 2022 2021

2019 2018 2017 2016

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Annual Golf Outing - July 23, 2025
Induction Banquet – September 28, 2025 1:00pm



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