Washington Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame


Washington Chapter announces Class of 2024

The Washington Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is proud to announce Washington's Class of 2024. The eight coaches, two officials, three contributors and one Medal of Courage have served an average of 37.8 years of wrestling coaching (239) or officiating (139), and a combined 362 years of service to the sport.

The 2024 Inductees are:

Lifetime Service to Wrestling: James Chapman, Terry Cochran, Doug Cowan, Dick Ford, Peter Hulswit (Deceased), Scott Jones, Bob Lynn, Mark Perry, Lee Reichert and Randy Tomaras. The Outstanding American Award will be presented to Sally Roberts and the Medal of Courage Award will be presented to Army Sgt. Justin D. Norton (Deceased).

The 2024 Washington Chapter Induction will be held on May 4th, 2024, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center. Tickets to the Induction Ceremony will become available on February 1, 2024.

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