Pennsylvania Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Latest Pennsylvania Chapter Inductees
Roger Barrick
Incoming Class of 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Dale Cochran
Incoming Class of 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Bernard (Bernie) Chatman
Incoming Class of 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Cathy Leibensperger
Incoming Class of 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
George Way
Incoming Class of 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Stephen (Turbo) Toboz
Incoming Class of 2024
Medal of Courage
Dale Derr
Incoming Class of 2024
Outstanding American
Samuel (Sammy) Julian
Incoming Class of 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Bobby Ferraro
Incoming Class of 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Latest High School Excellence Award Winners
PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Howard Kroesen
Vice President - Tom Elling
Secretary - Joe Stabilito Sr (Webmaster)
Treasurer - Lloyd Rhoades
President Emeritus - Ann Peery Ritter
Board Members:
Barry Smith, Brooke Zumas, David Vannoy, Dennis Kellon, Frank Ferrandino, Jeff Byers, John C. Thomas, Rodney Lamb, Tom Harbert
Advisory Board Members:
Gina Perry, Tad Harbert, 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
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2024 Pennsylvania Chapter Annual Golf Tournament
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2024 PA Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honorees Banquet
2023 Sporting Clays for Kids
The Pennsylvania Chapter's annual Sporting Clays for Kids fundraiser raised more than $27,000 in donations from sponors, of which nearly 90 percent will be donated to youth-related charitable organizations.