Recent News

Idaho Chapter Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2022
The NWHOF Idaho Chapter, invites you to attend our Induction Banquet on Sunday, September 24th in Pocatello, Idaho. The Banquet begins with a social at 4:00 pm followed by the dinner at 5:15 pm and Awards Ceremony immediately following.

Thank You For Your Service
The Florida Chapter produced an weekend that lived up to the hype. A Friday night social with the shirt signing ceremony and the Saturday brunch testimonial paved the way for Saturday evening’s historic presentation ceremony.

Move Over Disney! NWHOF Florida is In Town!

Lee Roy Smith, Tinker Owens Follow Brothers Into Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
“My dad used to have this saying, that success breeds success,” Lee Roy Smith III said. “He said it often, because he felt that all of us had good athleticism, and as I had success, he wanted to see that passed on.”

Van Phillips Honored by Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Alabama Chapter honoree Van Phillips on his induction into the Alabama Sports Officials Foundation Hall of Fame.

Tragos/Thesz Pro Weekend Is Ideal Place For Wrestling Fans
Many attendees say that the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction weekend has a different and positive “feel” while offering a wide variety of activities and opportunities to interact with wrestling greats, both old and new.

Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame to Induct Seven in October
The Oklahoma Chapter has added a new state award, the Madalene and Lee Roy Smith Family Wrestling Award, that will be presented annually to a family that has had great success in wrestling and brought credit to the sport in the state.

Danbury's Hall of Fame coach Ricky Shook leaves quietly
Hall of Fame coach Ricky Shook of Danbury retired in March after leading the Hatters for 23 seasons.