CALIFORNIA WRESTLING HALL OF FAME

In October, 1996, a group of 25 wrestling coaches, officials and supporters met in Monterey, California to organize a California Wrestling Hall Of Fame.

Since this meeting, a steering committee has met and adopted by-laws recommendations to the state Hall Of Fame Committee. Additional meetings took place and a selection procedure for induction into the California Wrestling Hall Of Fame is in place.

California has been long overdue in establishing a Hall of Fame. There are many past coaches, officials, athletes and supporters of wrestling who should be recognized and remembered for their contributions to our sport, "the oldest living sport" Wrestling.

At the present time, we are searching for a Hall Of Fame facility. Many prefer a location in a central California city such as Fresno, Bakersfield, or San Luis Obispo, so that it could be centrally located. However, if the committee could locate a facility that would facilitate our Hall, that is where we would go as this is our primary goal.

The late Dave Schultz was the first inductee in 1997. The first group of nineteen individuals have been selected for induction. They will be inducted at the first California Hall Of Fame banquet scheduled for May 27, 2000 at the Concord Hilton Hotel, Concord, CA. If you would like to attend, please complete the banquet form (see banquet info).

If you would like further information on the goals of the California Hall Of Fame (see mission statement), or would like to serve on the Hall Of Fame Committee, contact Lynn Dyche at (408) 978-9543 or email Lynn at dyche@earthlink.net. The committee is also seeking donations to support this worthwhile endeavor.

Annual membership dues are $25 per year. you will receive a membership card and annual newsletter. Please send your check to California Wrestling Hall Of Fame, c/o Del Schwartz 25071 Lana Bonita, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.