Recent News

Order of Merit Recipient Richard Small Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Richard Small, Order of Merit recipient in 2008, has passed away, at the age of 93.

Small was a member of Cornell College's 1947 NCAA and AAU national championship team.

Veterans Day Salute To Distinguished Members Who Served In Military

On Veterans Day, USA Wrestling highlights those inducted as Distinguished Members of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame who served in the U.S. military.

Outstanding American James M. Biggar Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that James M. Biggar, honored as an Outstanding American by the Hall of Fame in 1992, has passed away. 

Biggar was a heavyweight wrestler for Case Tech, now Case Western Reserve University.

Thank You To Our Veterans

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum is grateful to our veterans.

On Veterans Day, we want to say thank you, and encourage you to thank them, for their service and for all that they have sacrificed.

November National Girls High School Rankings Released, Pound-For-Pound Rankings Updated

National Girls High School Rankings from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, USA Wrestling and FloWrestling for November have been released.

Top Seven in Pound-4-Pound rankings remain the same.

Nation’s Top Teams Will Compete In Inaugural National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dual Classic On December 21-22

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame will host 16 of the top high school wrestling teams in the country in the inaugural NWHOF Dual Classic presented by Cliff Keen Athletics and Territory Resources on December 21 and 22 at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Order of Merit Recipient Arno Niemand Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Arno Niemand, who received the Hall of Fame's Order of Merit award in 2009, has passed away, at the age of 88.

2022 NWHOF Florida, 'John Vaughn Award" Recipient: Miriam Jenkins

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