National Wrestling Hall of Fame Virginia chapter to honor Class of 2004 in Hampton on October 14

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Mike Clair (NWHoF)
10/05/2004


The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Board of Governors is happy to announce that the following five men will receive the "Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award"  for the state of Virginia.    This 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.     Mr. Jim Keen, Chairman of the Board of Governors will present the awards.    Virginia Chapter Class of 2004   Kenneth B. Whitley  Bruce Shumaker  Walter "Connie" Powers III  Ernest Andrew Bright  Richard "Dick" Besnier    For their dedication and lasting influence on wrestling these men will be honored at the "Hall of Fame Day Celebration Banquet" on October 14, 2004. The banquet and induction ceremonies will take place at the Hampton Holiday Inn, Hampton, Va.     For information and reservations, please call Nancy Perry 757-393-8983.