Oregon Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame


Oregon State Chapter Class of 2016

The Oregon State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame held its banquet on April 30 in Tigard, Oregon.

Front Row (L to R): Doug Caffall, Dr. Mike Reuter, Ron Ochs, Laurice Ochs, Denys Overholser and Rich Rolen.

Back Row (L to R): National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Dean Lahr, National Wrestling Hall of Fame Executive Director Lee Roy Smith, Larry Nugent, Dale Freeman, National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Jim Zalesky and 1970 NCAA Champion and Outstanding Wrestler Larry Owings.

Caffall, Freeman, Nugent, Ron and Laurice Ochs, and Rolen received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award. Overholser was the recipient of the Outstanding American award and Reuter was presented with the Medal of Courage.

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