On Saturday, April 25th, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Minnesota Chapter, held its annual Honors Banquet at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Austin, Minn. The banquet room was packed, and many former Hall of Fame inductees attended.
Jenny Wong was the 2026 Outstanding American Inductee. Matt Clark, Bill Benson, Steve Costanzo, Mike Langlais, Russ Holland, Bruce Moe, Annette and Corey Olson, and Paul Vaith were inducted for the Lifetime Service Award.
Learn about the latest Minnesota Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductees. The 2026 Induction Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Austin, Minn. Inductees will be Matt Clark, Bill Benson, Steve Costanzo, Mike Langlais, Russ Holland, Bruce Moe, Annette and Corey Olson, Paul Vaith, and Jenny Wong.
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Minnesota Chapter is proud to announce the induction of Jenny Wong as its Outstanding American from Minnesota. Honorees for the Lifetime Service Award are Matt Clark, Bill Benson, Steve Costanzo, Mike Langlais, Russ Holland, Bruce Moe, Annette and Corey Olson, and Paul Vaith.
On Saturday, April 26th, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Minnesota Chapter, held its annual Honors Banquet at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Austin, Minn. The banquet room was packed, and many former Hall of Fame inductees attended.
Charles “Chip” Rankin was the 2025 Outstanding American Inductee. Jeff Becker, Brian Kelvington, Tom Gravalin, Chuck Marks, Heidi Schmitz, Jerry Schmitz, Harlan “Butch” Steen, Dan Stifter, and Mark Voyce were inducted for the Lifetime Service Award.
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Minnesota Chapter proudly announces the induction of ten new members for the Class of 2025. Inductees are Jeff Becker, Brian Kelvington, Tom Gravalin, Chuck Marks, Heidi Schmitz, Jerry Schmitz, Harlan “Butch” Steen, Dan Stifter, Mark Voyce, and Charles “Chip” Rankin.
The Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Austin, Minn. The schedule includes a social hour at Noon, dinner at 1:00 pm, and program & inductions from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A Silent Auction will be from Noon to 6:00 pm.
On Saturday, April 27th, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Minnesota Chapter, held its annual Honors Banquet at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Austin, Minn. The banquet room was packed, and many former Hall of Fame inductees attended.
Brad Huckle was the 2024 Outstanding American Inductee. John Barrett, Dan Lefebvre, Steve Johnson, Ray Miller, Jeff “Bro” Olsen, Jim Richardson, Howie Schultz, and Pat Short were inducted for the Lifetime Service Award.
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Minnesota Chapter proudly announces the induction of ten new members for the Class of 2024. Inductees are Brad Huckle, John Barrett, Dan Lefebvre, Steve Johnson, Ray Miller, Jeff “Bro” Olsen, Jim Richardson, Howie Schultz, and Pat Short.
The Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Austin, Minn. The schedule includes a social hour at Noon, dinner at 1:00 pm, and program & inductions from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A Silent Auction will be from Noon to 6:00 pm.
On Saturday, April 22nd, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Minnesota Chapter, held their annual Honors Banquet. The celebration was held at the Austin Country Club in Austin, Minn. The banquet room was packed and included many former Hall of Fame inductees.
The 2023 Outstanding American Inductee was Steve Carlson. Inductees for the Lifetime Service Award were Loren Hacker, Mark Krier, Larry Mollins, Cindy Nelson, Al “Swede” Olson, Bill Olson, Steve Ricard, Richard Saxlund, and Joel Viss.
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame-Minnesota Chapter Banquet will celebrate its 20th Anniversary at the Austin Country Club, 1202 28th Street, Austin, MN, on April 22nd, 2023.
20th Anniversary pins will be on sale at the silent auction. The live auction will feature California wine and magnums signed by The NWHOF Minnesota Class of 2023. The big news is that Sandy Stevens, one of the finest Masters of Ceremonies, will do the honors. Sandy teamed up with the legendary late Ed Aliverti back in the day! They worked the NCAAs for years. Sandy has also worked at the Olympics and the World Games, as well as being a distinguished Order of Merit member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Minnesota Chapter proudly announces the induction of ten new members for the Class of 2023. Inductees are Steve Carlson, Loren Hacker, Mark Krier, Larry Mollins, Cindy Nelson, Al Olson, Bill Olson, Steve Ricard, Richard Saxlund, and Joel Viss.
The Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Austin Country Club. The schedule includes a social hour at Noon, dinner at 1:00 pm, and program & inductions from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A Silent Auction will be from Noon to 6:00 pm.