Illinois Chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame to hold banquet in Darien, April 3

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Mike Clair (NWHF)
03/25/2005


Stillwater, OK - The National Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced the 2005 Class of Illinois coaches, officials and contributors to be recognized with a "Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award".      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. Ken Kraft Distinguished member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will present the awards.    CLASS OF 2005   "Lifetime Service to Wrestling"     Roy Conrad  Morrie Geselter  Pete Willson  Jon Schaus  Joe Vavrus                             For their dedication and lasting influence on wrestling, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, Stillwater, Oklahoma, will present the "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" award.      These men and their families will be honored at the "Hall of Fame" celebration banquet April 3, 2005. Banquet and induction ceremonies will take place at the Alpine Banquet Hall in Darien, Illinois.      Please call Mike Manahan, 309-669-2098 for information and reservations.