2024 Illinois Chapter Inductees

The Illinois Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton ballroom in front of over 170 family, friends and guests of some of Illinois wrestling’s finest legends. The event was held in Alsip, IL on Sunday, October 6, 2024

This year’s class included (Pictured: front row left to right): Pete Alber (Dakota, Lifetime Service), Dru Goodman (Riverwoods, Outstanding American), Mike Matozzi (Hinsdale South, Lifetime Service), Ed Giese (Fenton, Lifetime Service); Back Row: Jim Chaloupka (Berwyn, Lifetime Service), John Welter (Fox Lake, Lifetime Service), and Adam Sikes (Lake Zurich, Medal of Courage).

National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Illinois Chapter Announces its Class of 2024

It is with great pleasure that the National Wrestling Hall of Fame’s Illinois Chapter announces its Class of 2024.

The induction ceremony will be held on October 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton-Alsip Hotel, 5000 W. 127th St., Alsip, Illinois.

Illinois Chapter Board Member Joe Cliffe inducted into National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame

On June 25, 2024, National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Illinois Chapter Board Member Joe Cliffe was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Illinois Chapter VP Dale Eggert to be inducted into Midlands Hall of Fame

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Illinois Chapter Vice President Dale Eggert will be inducted into the Midlands Championships Hall of Fame at this year's 59th Annual Midlands Wrestling Championships.

2023 Illinois Chapter Inductees

The Illinois Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame held its annual Honors Banquet on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Alsip, Illinois.

2023 Illinois Chapter Honors Banquet Details