Pennsylvania Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Latest Pennsylvania Chapter Inductees
Joe Baranik
Incoming Class of 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Jeff Cook
Incoming Class of 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Curtis Herneisen
Incoming Class of 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Rick Mahonski
Incoming Class of 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Ken Shirk
Incoming Class of 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Pete Smith
Incoming Class of 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Ron Spinner
Incoming Class of 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Ralph Cindrich
Incoming Class of 2025
Outstanding American
Latest High School Excellence Award Winners
PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Howard Kroesen
Vice President - Tad Harbert
Secretary - Joe Stabilito Sr (Webmaster)
Treasurer - Lloyd Rhoades
President Emeritus - Ann Peery Ritter
Board Members:
Brooke Zumas, David Vannoy, Dennis Kellon, Frank Ferrandino, Jeff Byers, John C. Thomas, Rodney Lamb, Tom Elling, Tom Harbert
Advisory Board Members:
Gina Perry, Tristian Warner, Ralph Wetzel
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.
Send nomination to: Vice President: Email Tadd Harbert at tharbert99@comcast
Nomination Link below:
https://nwhof.org/national-wrestling-hall-of-fame/nomination-forms/official-nomination-to-the-state-chapter
Latest Pennsylvania Chapter News
Penn State's Dual-Sport Legends: Heavyweight Wrestlers and Football Stars
2025 PA Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honorees Banquet
Amid tough cancer battle, UPJ wrestling coach Pat Pecora set to exit hospital
Facing the toughest battle of his life, Pat Pecora is relying on the lessons that he has preached to his Pitt-Johnstown wrestlers over the past 48 years.
2024 PA Chapter of NWHOF Golf Outing
Pennsylvania Chapter to Host 2024 Sporting Clays for Kids
On Sunday, November 3, the Pennsylvania Chapter will be hosting its Sporting Clays for Kids event, at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays located in Coplay. The event features a morning of clay bird shooting and a very tasty luncheon for the participants.
Northwestern’s Sierra Chiesa makes history as first female wrestler to win 100 PIAA matches
Pennsylvania Holds First PIAA Championship for Girls Wrestling
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