Hall of Fame History

The creation of the Boyertown Wrestling Hall of Fame occurred during the 1989-90 wrestling season when Boyertown was celebrating its first twenty-five years of existence. A group of wrestling alumni, past coaches, and wrestling enthusiasts felt that it was important to pay tribute to the elite people who have had a major impact on wrestling in Boyertown.

A committee established the criteria for induction into the Hall of Fame. Wrestling alumni, past coaches and any interested person can be a member of this committee. Induction will occur every five years (used to be every other year). To be eligible for nomination a wrestler must be out of the program at least five years. The ballot will contain a maximum of ten nominees. People outside of wrestling that made a major contribution to the program will be recommended by the committee.

Boyertown wrestling alumni, past and present coaches, and BAWA members are allowed to vote. Each person may vote for a maximum of three nominees with the top two being inducted. Any other nominee receiving fifty percent or more of the votes will qualify for induction as well.

Inductees receive an individual plaque and their names placed on a large display in the senior high showcase. The Boyertown Wrestling Parents Association will finance all awards for the Hall of Fame.

Anyone interested in becoming involved with the Hall of Fame should contact John Cooley.

Hall of Fame Members

Year in parenthesis is year of induction