NSWCA Hall of Fame
Coaches | Competitors | Officials | Contributors | Special Awards

The first NSWCA Hall of Fame Banquet was held in 1982 in Columbus, Nebraska. The brainchild of then President Norm Mansted, it has become an annual event. Charter members were inducted at the inaugural event in the following categories:

COACH  
Roger Barry Schuyler
Vern Ekfelt Omaha
Norm Sorensen Omaha
Allie Morrison Omaha
Ralph Karns Omaha
COMPETITOR  
Fred Brown Omaha
Steve Ravenscroft Valentine
Herb Reese Lincoln
Mike DiBiase Omaha
OFFICIAL  
Dean Kelley Omaha
Al Pattavina Omaha
Fred Pisasale Omaha
CONTRIBUTOR  
Don Lee Omaha
Bob Mancuso Omaha
Howard Sorensen Omaha

Special awards given that evening numbered three and now stand at 14 including: Guy Mytty Outstanding Wrestler, Assistant Coach of the Year, John D. McIntyre-Brett Waltnem Award, Official of the Year, Patron of the Year, Wreslting Family of the Year and Coach's Wife of the Year.

NSWCA members may nominate in any of the above categories. A letter of nomination including the nominee's address, phone number and reason for nomination should be sent to the Executive Secretary-Treasurer at:

NSWCA Hall of Fame
PO Box 443
Schuyler, NE 68661
Nominations must be received prior to the spring meeting.

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