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Looking Back To Hall of Fame Opening In 1976

Amateur Wrestling News
Originally Published October 9, 1976
The sport of wrestling has reached a long-awaited milestone with the opening of its hall of fame and museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dedication and formal opening of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame were conducted Saturday, September 11, 1976 by the United States Wrestling Federation. The weekend’s activities were highlighted by induction of the charter class of 14 Distinguished Members during the first annual Honors Banquet. Outstanding wrestling personalities from across the nation, including eight Olympic champions, were on hand to participate in the dedication, banquet and other activities. Each of the eight living inductees was present, and the six honored posthumously were represented by their wives, sons and daughters.
In the central Honors Court of the Hall of Fame, each of the 14 Distinguished Members is recognized by a large granite plaque, each accompanied by an individual audio system extolling his achievements in the sport. Smaller replicas of the granite plaques were presented to the Distinguished Members or their families. Each recipient was invited to select a person to present this plaque at the banquet. Rest of the story at
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