NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME

West Virginia State Chapter

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President: Bill Archer
Vice President: Garry Bender
Treasurer: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bennett         
Secretary: Diane Archer

Board of Directors
George Keeney, Chairman
Dr. Tim Miller

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame -- West Virginia Chapter is pleased to recognize the efforts of coaches, teachers, and contributors to the sport of wrestling in West Virgnia.

The pinnacle of any person's career in athletics is permanent recognition of the individual by that sport's hall of fame. These men are being honored by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in one of three categories: Lifetime Service to Wrestling (awarded annually), Medal of Courage (awarded when appropriate), and Outstanding West Virginian (awarded when appropriate).

The Lifetime Service Award Program, coordinated by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, is designed to honor and recognize dedicated wrestling people for their years of commitment to young people. The award is not about win/loss records. It is about a person's dedicated efforts to help young people to not only succeed in wrestling, but also in life.

The Medal of Courage Award is given to a wrestler who has overcome overwhelming adversity to be successful on the mats and in his own life.

The Outstanding West Virginian Award is presented to an individual who was a former wrestler and has received state or national acclaim in his/her chosen profession.

Each award recipient will be permanently recognized in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (Stillwater, Oklahoma) with a embossed name plaque, and each will receive a plaque and jacket to commemorate this very special occasion.

A nomination form is AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK
2003 Inductees
(Charter class)
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Bob Dutton
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Steve Harrick
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Dix Manning
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Vince Monseau
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Rod Oldham
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Vic Peelish
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
 2004 Inductees

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Joe Grass
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Bill Hinegardner
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Roger Jefferson
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Bob Pickens
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Bob Stover
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Pat Vance
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
 2005 Inductees

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Ed Dugas
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Joe Handlan
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Steven Kee
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Roy Michael
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
 2006 Inductees

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Chuck Smith
"Distinguished American"
Emil Nardone
"Medal of Courage"
Vernon E. "Tiny" Marlow
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Ron Mauck
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
William W. "Toby" Harris
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Steve White
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Bob DeLorenzo
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
2007 Inductees

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Greg White
"Medal of Courage Award"
Andrew Hosey
"Outstanding West Virginian"
William Archer
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Diana Archer
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Edward Gilson
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
A. James Manchin
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Jack Perry
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
George Kovalick
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Jim Potts
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
2008 Inductees

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Jeffery Courtney
"Medal of Courage Award"
Father George Nedeff, SOLT
"Outstanding American"
Garry Bender
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
A. Wayne Bennett
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
James C. Feltz
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Fred Schrom
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Dr. Bill Welker
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
Ed West
"Lifetime Service to Wrestling"
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