The Board of Governors of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum established the State Chapter program in 1993. The purpose is 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.
Ohio Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Ohio Chapter Honorees
Latest Ohio Chapter Inductees
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.
Ohio Chapter Board
Gordy Longshaw
Joel Greenlee
Andy DiSabato
Dick Bonacci
Ray Anthony
Steve Kish
Robin Rayfield
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations