Recent News

Dan Hodge Trophy: History, Winners, How It Works
The Dan Hodge Trophy honors the top college wrestler every year. It was established in 1995 and is named after the legendary Dan Hodge, a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame who was an NCAA champion, Olympic medalist and ambassador for the sport of wrestling.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Dan Gable Museum Closed for 4th of July
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Dan Gable Museum Works to Honor Legendary West Waterloo Coach Bob Siddens
In an effort to honor Robert S. Siddens, a man who helped grow wrestling in Waterloo and the state of Iowa, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum has launched an initiative to raise $500,000 for the Bob Siddens and Dan Gable Learning Center.
Siddens, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2025, led West Waterloo High School to prominence in wrestling while positively impacting countless lives during his career as a guidance counselor and coach.

Win One-of-a-Kind Dan Gable Golf Cart
Don’t miss your chance to win a custom One-of-a-Kind Dan Gable Golf Cart.
Only 500 tickets will be sold.
All proceeds support the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum thanks to Streetrod Productions generously donating the cart.

Anthony Petrillo, Legendary NJ Coach Passes
Anthony Petrillo, who received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the New Jersey Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2008, passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 96.

College Sports Communicators Announce 2024-25 Academic All-District® Men's & Women's At-Large Teams
The 2024-25 Academic All-District® Men's and Women's At-Large teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in competition and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes At-Large honorees in five divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, and the College Division.

Hall of Fame Calls for Class of 2026 Nominations
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the Class of 2026, which will be inducted during the annual Honors Weekend on June 5 and June 6, 2026 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Connecticut Chapter Inducts Nine
The Connecticut Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted nine new members in front of a record crowd at the Mohegan Sun on April 26.