Michigan Chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame to hold induction banquet on May 18

ng Hall of Fame is happy to announce the following six men will receive the “Lifetime Service to Wrestling”, Medal of Courage and the “Outstanding American from Michigan” Awards.

The “Lifetime Service to Wrestling” award is given annually to coaches, officials or contributors who have given a lifetime of service to wrestling, their communities and most importantly to the young people they have coached, taught, motivated and inspired.

The “Medal of Courage” is presented to a wrestler or former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges, which may be physical, mental or other handicaps that make their achievements even more uplifting.

The “Outstanding American” Award demonstrates wrestling´s pride in those who have used the disciplines of the sport to launch notable careers in other walks of life, such as science and technology, business and industry, government and the military, and the arts and humanities.

Michigan - Class of 2008 “Lifetime Service to Wrestling” Honorees
Jim Mooney
Tom Lehman
Tom Krepps
Rod Rapp

“Medal of Courage”
Larry Powell

“Outstanding American from the state of Michigan”
Rick Bay


For their dedication and lasting influence on wrestling, these men will be honored at the "Hall of Fame Day Celebration Banquet" on May 18, 2008.

For information and reservations, please call

ng Hall of Fame is happy to announce the following six men will receive the “Lifetime Service to Wrestling”, Medal of Courage and the “Outstanding American from Michigan” Awards.

The “Lifetime Service to Wrestling” award is given annually to coaches, officials or contributors who have given a lifetime of service to wrestling, their communities and most importantly to the young people they have coached, taught, motivated and inspired.

The “Medal of Courage” is presented to a wrestler or former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges, which may be physical, mental or other handicaps that make their achievements even more uplifting.

The “Outstanding American” Award demonstrates wrestling´s pride in those who have used the disciplines of the sport to launch notable careers in other walks of life, such as science and technology, business and industry, government and the military, and the arts and humanities.

Michigan - Class of 2008 “Lifetime Service to Wrestling” Honorees
Jim Mooney
Tom Lehman
Tom Krepps
Rod Rapp

“Medal of Courage”
Larry Powell

“Outstanding American from the state of Michigan”
Rick Bay


For their dedication and lasting influence on wrestling, these men will be honored at the "Hall of Fame Day Celebration Banquet" on May 18, 2008.

For information and reservations, please call