Pennsylvania Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Latest Pennsylvania Chapter Inductees
Jeff Byers
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
John Kreamer
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Mike Sernoffsky
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Ralph Voit
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Robert Lorence
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Tom Corey
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Dale Franquet
Year: 2026
Medal of Courage
Paul Gilbert
Year: 2026
Outstanding American
Bryan Zeamer
Year: 2026
Outstanding American
Latest High School Excellence Award Winners
PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - John C. Thomas
Vice President - Frank Ferrandino
Secretary - Joe Stabilito Sr (Webmaster)
Treasurer - Lloyd Rhoades
President Emeritus - Hob Kroesen
Board Members:
Brooke Zumas, David Vannoy, Dennis Kellon, Jeff Byers, Kaitlyn Blosser, Susan Wright, Tom Elling and Tristian Warner
Advisory Board Members:
Ralph Wetzel, Thomas (Tad) Harbert and Tom Harbert
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, Frank Ferrandino at fferrandino@wyoarea.org
Latest Pennsylvania Chapter News
Pennsylvania Chapter Will Honor Class of 2026 On April 26
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will be hosting its 32nd Annual ceremony on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
The Class of 2026 is Jeff Byers, Tom Corey, Dale Franquet, Paul Gilbert, John Kreamer, Rob Lorence, Mike Sernoffsky, Ralph Voit, Rob Waller Jr., and Bryan Zeamer.
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 2025 Sporting Clays for Kids
On Sunday, November 2, 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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