Purpose of the State Chapters
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.
NOMINATION
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.
SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER BOARD
George Dixon - President
Carlus Mansel
Neal Collins
Cy Wainwright
Ralph Urbanic
Mark Buford
SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER INDUCTIONS
Class of 2025
Sunday, April 13th
4 PM Reception with open bar
5 PM Ceremony
Location:
USC Alumni Center
900 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Registration is closed!
Lifetime Service to Wrestling:
Charles Clay
George Dixon
Chuck Jones
Jack Kosmicki
Pat McCarthy
Paul Spence
Outstanding American:
Ben Connell
THANK YOU PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Capitol Construction
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the South Carolina Chapter's Class of 2025.
Charlie Clay, George Dixon, Chuck Jones, Jack Kosmicki, Pat McCarthy, and Paul Spence will receive the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award while Ben Connell will be honored as an Outstanding American.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME - SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER - CLASS OF 2024
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma is pleased to announce the Class of 2024 to be inducted by the Hall of Fame in the state of South Carolina. The South Carolina Chapter induction will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the USC Alumni Center in Columbia, SC. Nine Individuals will be inducted as part of the class of 2024. All will be inducted as "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" recipients in recognition of their years of service to the sport of wrestling as a coach, referee or contributor.
Congratulations Class of 2023
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