South Carolina Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame


South Carolina Chapter Class of 2025

The South Carolina Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame celebrated its Class of 2025 on April 13 at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center.

Lifetime Service to Wrestling award recipients are Charlie Clay, George Dixon, Chuck Jones, Jack Kosmicki, Pat McCarthy and Paul Spence while Ben Connell was honored as an Outstanding American.

There were 235 people in attendance to celebrate and thank the Class of 2025 for their many years of service.

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