Illinois Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame


2015 Illinois Chapter Inductees

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Illinois Chapter held its annual Honors Banquet on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at the Holiday Inn - Grand Ballroom in Countryside, Illinois.  With over 200 guests and family supporters in attendance, the NWHOF-IL Chapter inducted nine (9) new honorees.

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


 Pictured above are:  Back Row (Left to Right) - Lon Gerrish (Lifetime Service Award), Dr. Dave Curby (Outstanding American), Tony Clarke (Lifetime Service Award),Chad Watson (Medal of Courage), Terry McCann - deceased; accepting for Terry is his son (Lifetime Service Award); Front Row (Left to Right) - Mark Gervais (Lifetime Service Award), Dale Eggert (Lifetime Service Award), Randy Conrad (Lifetime Service Award), and Debbie Nason (Lifetime Service Award).

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