Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
This site is for the promotion and support of the Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Your participation is very important to us and your financial support is also critical to our mission of recognizing the outstanding contributions made to wrestling by the people of Virginia.
As a non profit all donations are tax deductible and your support is greatly appreciated.
Please visit our website at http://nwhof.org/virginia/
We can also be contacted via email nwhofva@gmail.com
2021 Virginia Hall of Fame Inductees
Officers & Board Members
Nancy Perry (President)
Kevin Hazard (Vice President)
Mitch Sutterfield (Secretary)
Mike Ingrao (Treasurer)
John Licata (Past President)
Dick Besnier (Past President)
John Graham (Past President)
Paul Anthony
Drew Bright
Jack Clark
Steve Crocker
Billy Martin, Jr.
Connie Powers
Tass Robertson
Dave Sisson
Karl Spinnenweber
Steve Wilcox
Contact: nwhofva@gmail.com
Nominations
Lifetime Service To Wrestling
Given in recognition of 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.
VIRGINIA NWHOF MEMBERS
2014-2021
Class of 2021
Mike Benzel – (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Tony Robie – (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Armond Taylor –(Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Terry Waters– (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Paul Pcsolinski– (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2020
Marc Cole – (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Don Epperly – (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Jr Johnson –(Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Tass Robertson – (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Brian Shaffer – (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Mike Swisher –(Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2019
Class of 2018
Class of 2017
Mel Ardis (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Ray Bousman (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Jason Bryant (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Jesse Castro (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Gary W. Embrey (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Buddy Lee (Outstanding American)
Bob Wood (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Ann Wood (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2016
Anna Baker (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Colon Baker (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
J. Chris Giles (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
David J. Hooper (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Jim Neese (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
William Douglas Roper (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Bill Swink (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Dr. Steve Wilcox (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2015
Michael G. Caison (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Roy Hill, III (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
John Anthony Licata (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Steve Martin (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Donald L. Scarr (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Karl Eric Spinnenweber (Outstanding American)
Class of 2014
Paul Anthony (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Mark Ingrao (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Thomas C. McMillan (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Terry Perdew (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Jeff Pultz (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Donald "Don" Ward (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
2004-2013
Class of 2013
Ken Berger (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Steve Crocker (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Kevin Dresser (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
William "Sid" Savoy (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Outstanding American Joseph Edward Schmitz (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Donald L. Shuler (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Dave Sisson (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2012
Joe Boone III (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Jeffrey Bowyer (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Jim Wayne Childress (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Jaye Copp (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Michael Moore (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Mitchell Sutterfield (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2011
Gary Franke (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Michael Ingrao (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Jackie Kennedy (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Charles Ostlund (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Nancy Perry (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Isaac Sherlock (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2010
Jerome "Jerry" Cheynet (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Jack Harcourt (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Kevin V. Michaels (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Michael Moyer (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
John K. Pegues (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
F.D. "Red" Robertson (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2009
Donald Booth, Sr. (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Terry Brueser (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Rex Cox (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Mike Furiness (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
John Trudgeon (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2007
Ray Long, Sr. (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Wayne B. Martin (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Donald W. Moore (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
William K. Smith (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Louis N. Timok (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2006
William Cameron (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Bill Hildbold (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Bill Rushing (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Brian Taylor (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Bill West (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
1990-2005
Class of 2005
Charles Boyd (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Mark Q. Emick (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Agie Skeens (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2004
Richard "Dick" Besnier (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
E. Andrew Bright (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Walter Connie Powers III (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Bruce Shumaker (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Ken Whitley (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2003
Kenneth E. Bumgarner (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Spencer Lee Chang (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Wallace E. Coffey (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Robert C. De Haven (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
George J. Edwards (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Dick Glover (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Richard H. Hilleary Jr. (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
John William Seal (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Barry W. Trent (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 2001
Jim Casey (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Douglas D. Conkwright M.D. (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Tim Donahue (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Frank Lipoli (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Keith Lowrance (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 1997
Charles Harris (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Kevin Hazard (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Joe Verciglio (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 1996
Ronald Wayne Childress (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Jack Duncan (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Dr. J. Ken Shelton (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Marlin Weaver (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 1995
Russell Flynn (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Billy Gutermuth (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Pete Robinson (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Norman Thacker (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Class of 1990
John Epperly (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Paul Labazzetta (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
Steve Sabo (Lifetime Service to Wrestling)
