The Board of Governors of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum established the State Chapter program in 1993. The purpose is to recognize and honor those coaches, officials and contributors who represent the best qualities, characteristics and attributes wrestling has to offer and who share those qualities, characteristics and attributes with young women and men, day-in and day-out in the wrestling room and in life.
Texas Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Texas Chapter Honorees
Latest Texas Chapter Inductees
Randall Balch
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Rex Anderson
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chuck Brown
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Donna Daniel
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Terry Foster
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Ronald Pratt
Year: 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Latest High School Excellence Award Winners
NOMINATIONS
Lifetime Service To Wrestling
Given in recognition of at least 20-years of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in the youth through the sport of wrestling.
Outstanding American
Given to former wrestlers who are highly successful and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.
Medal of Courage
Is presented to a wrestler or former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.
Email: txchapter@nwhof.org
TEXAS CHAPTER BOARD
Randall Balch, president
Ron Baker, vice president
Leslie Salazar, tresurer
Ron Pratt, marketing
Craig Grace, development
Aldo Meza
Derrick Waldroup
Mike Froelich
David Quirino
Randi Miller
Lindsey Spjut
Email: txchapter@nwhof.org
2026 TEXAS CHAPTER CEREMONY
Lifetime Service to Wrestling Honorees:
Rex Anderson
Randall Balch
Chuck Brown
Donna Daniel
Terry Lynn Foster
Ronald Paul Pratt
April 11, 2026
Schedule:
6 PM Reception
7 PM Ceremony
Location:
Embassy Suites Grapevine North DFW Airport
2401 Bass Pro Dr
Grapevine, TX 76051
Our Mission: Preserve wrestling history, recognize extraordinary achievement and inspire greatness
Our Vision: Be the definitive steward and champion of wrestling history and achievement
Our Values: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Service