West Virginia Wrestling

Twentieth Annual "Hall of Fame Day" Banquet

October 29, 2023
Embassy Suites, Charleston WV

Seven new members were inducted into the West Virginia Chapter, National Wrestling Hall of Fame on this cool, rainy afternoon at the end of October.

As always, the acceptance speeches were heartfelt and at times, emotional. The recipients expressed their appreciation to people who inspired them, the young athletes whom they coached and mentored, fellow coaches or officials, and most of all their familes.

Congratulations to this year's Class of 2023, AND their families, friends, and supporters!


2023 Hall of Fame inductees

Front (L-R):
Rick Newman, Rick Price, Racine Thompson

Back (L-R):
Nico Giovengo (so of the late Joe Giovengo), Todd Grass, Shane Kildow, Liberatore Ciccolella



Lib Ciccolella with family and friends
The family and friends of the late Joe Giovengo
Todd Grass with with his wife, Dari
Shane Kildow with family and friends
Rick Newman (center) with his daughter Terri Wilson and Lib Ciccolella
Rick Price (center) with family and friends
Racine Thompson (center) with family and friends


West Virginia State Chapter, National Wrestling Hall of Fame

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