2018 State Chapter Honorees

Countryside, IL - The National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Illinois Chapter held its annual Honors Banquet on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Holiday Inn - in Countryside, Illinois. With over 200 guests and family supporters in attendance, the NWHOF-IL Chapter inducted eight (8) new honorees.

For a complete bio of the inductee, click on the recipient's name below.

Pictured above are: Back Row (Left to Right) - Steve Marianetti (Lifetime Service Award,) Lt. Colonel Joe Martinez (Medal of Courage,) Dave Froehlich (Lifetime Service Award,) and Tim Haak (Lifetime Service Award.) Front Row (Left to Right) - Kevin Puebla (Lifetime Service Award,) Dr. Prentiss Lea (Outstanding American,) and Ron Oglesby (Lifetime Service Award.) Missing from the photo is Walt Whitaker (Lifetime Service Award.)

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