HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

2017

Mike Conners (St. Lawrence, competitor)

2016

Jason DeBruin (Hofstra University, competitor)

Carlos Eason (Cornell University, competitor)

Dr. Mark Fergeson (Cornell University, competitor)

Matt Hamill (RIT, competitor)

Rob Koll (Cornell University, coach)

2015

John Dougherty (Syracuse University/NYAC)

Walt Peterson (SUNY Brockport)

2014

Christopher S. Edmond (Nassau Community College)

Roman Fleszar (Hofstra University, competitor)

2013

Fritz Zagorski (SUNY Brockport, competitor)

Joel Lamson (Ithaca College, competitor)

2012

Alfred Feuz (Contributor)

Robert Gaudenzi (Hunter College, coach)

Dr. David Hirsch (Cornell University, competitor)

Frank Millard (SUNY Delhi, coach)

Tony Smith (SUNY Brockport, competitor)

2011

Jim Hauptfleisch (Oswego State, competitor)

Brian Quick (Competitor)

2010

Nick Szerlip (Columbia, competitor)

Reggie Jones (Contributor)

Steve Hasenfus (Columbia, Competitor)

Troy Monks (Competitor)

2009

David Parisi (Oswego State, competitor)

2008

Wayne Catan (Syracuse University, competitor)

Rick Armstrong (Cortland State, competitor)

Doug Morse (Oswego State, competitor)

Dave Hickson (University at Buffalo, competitor/contributor)

2007

Mat McClenahan (New York University, competitor)

2004

Linda Knuutila (contributor)

Joe Giani (SUNY Brockport, competitor)

Al Sosa (Oneonta State, coach)

2002

Tony Peraza (SUNY Potsdam, competitor)

Eric Knuutila (Niagara County Community College, coach)

Mackey Tyndall (SUNY Brockport, competitor)

2001

John Leone (SUNY Brockport, competitor)

Mark Gumble (Binghamton University, competitor)

Mike Cronmiller (Ithaca College, competitor)

Chuck Henke (Nassau County Community College, coach)

1999

Jack Spates (Army/Cornell, coach)

Dr. Pete Capone (Hofstra University, competitor)

Marshall Schlosberg (Official, contributor)

1998

Mike Arena (Hofstra University, competitor)

John Murray (Ithaca College, coach)

1997

Leland Rogers (Syracuse University, competitor)

1996

John Fox (contributor)

Dennis Semmel (Army, competitor)

Scott Conroe (contributor)

Tony Controneo (Syracuse University, competitor)

Joe Demeo (Albany, coach)

Andy Schwab (Syracuse University, competitor)

1995

Skip White (RIT, competitor)

Bart Morrow (Ithaca College, competitor)

Mike Mankowich (Cornell, competitor)

Steve Leslie (Colgate University, competitor)

Ray Pfeiffer (University at Buffalo, competitor)

Gene Nighman (Cortland State/Cornell, coach/competitor)

Pat Welch (Cornell University, competitor)

Mitch Brown (St. Lawrence University, competitor)

1994

Dr. Robert Fallot (contributor)

Gene Mills (Syracuse University, competitor/coach)

1993

Ed Steers (Army, coach)

Ron Russo (Columbia University, coach)

Scott Stever (Buffalo/RIT, coach)

1992

Don Murray (SUNY Brockport, coach)

Dave Auble (Cornell University, competitor/coach)

Andy Noel (Cornell University, coach)

1991

John Clark (St. Lawrence University, coach)

1990

Ed Michael (University at Buffalo, coach)

1989

Lloyd Appleton (Army, coach)

Sonny Greenhalgh (NYAC, coach/contributor)

1988

Steve Erber (Binghamton University, coach)

1986

Dave See (Oswego State, coach)

Vince Gonino (Cortland State, coach)

Ed Carlin (Syracuse University, coach)

1984

Henry Wittenberg (Yeshiva, coach)

Pascal Perri (Official, contributor)

Neil Johnson (SUNY Potsdam, coach)

1983

Robert Jones (Official, contributor)

Ed Collins (Brooklyn Poly, coach)

1982

Bill Farrell (NYAC)

Pete Damone (Hofstra University, coach)

1981

Charles Wilkison (Cortland State, competitor)

Carmen Molino (Cornell University, competitor)

Leo Johnson (Baldwinsville HS, coach)

Dick Waite (Columbia University, coach)

1980

Jim Howard (Oswego State, coach)

Leroy Alitz (Army, coach)

1979

Jack Hantz (Clarkson University, coach)

Jim Davey (CW Post, coach)

Walt Stone (Hofstra University, coach)

Clyde Cole (Ithaca College, coach)

1978

Bill Layton (Ithaca College, coach)

Herb Broadwell (Ithaca College, coach)

Jimmy Miller (Cornell University, coach)

1977

Earl Fuller (RIT, coach)

Joe Garcia (Albany, coach)

Dave Miller (Cortland State, coach)

HALL OF FAME REQUIREMENTS

HALL OF FAME REQUIREMENTS
 
The Association shall induct, whenever deemed appropriate, coaches, competitors, or contributors into the New York State Wrestling Hall of Fame. A maximum of three nominees shall be inducted annually.
 
The following criteria must be met to be selected:

• The candidate must have 20 years of active participation in New York State Wrestling after graduation from high school.
• The candidate must have three letters of recommendation from active wrestling people in New York State which support him to the Hall.
• The person recommending the candidate must be present at one of the coaches’ meetings in order to present the past history of the candidate to the coaches Association, and selection committee.
• A vote must be taken by the selection committee and passed by two-thirds majority. The committee is made up of the affiliation representatives plus current officers of the New York State Wrestling Coaches Association.

 
Hall of Fame awards will be presented at the annual New York State Intercollegiate Wrestling championships.
 
Inductees of the Hall of Fame shall receive a framed certificate awarded at the New York State Intercollegiate Wrestling Championships. Inductees will be sent a letter of congratulations from the President following their election by members and an invitation to attend the State Tournament in which they will be inducted with hotel expenses and coaches breakfast paid by the Association.

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