New Jersey Chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame to hold banquet in Princeton, April 17

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Mike Clair (NWHofF)
04/13/2005


Stillwater, Okla. - The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Board of Governors is happy to announce that the following six men will receive the "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.     The New Jersey Chapter will also honor the 2005 Outstanding American from the State of New Jersey.  Mr. Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, Stillwater Okla., will present the awards.    Class of 2005 "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" Honorees   The late Joseph Krufka   Jon "Cliff" Loyson  Robert "Bob Mizerek  Anthony "Tony" Gentile  John M. Allen  Vince Fitz    2005 "Outstanding American"from the State of New Jersey  Judge Julio M. Fuentes    For their dedication and lasting influence on wrestling these men will be honored at the "Hall of Fame Day Celebration Banquet" on April 17, 2005. The banquet and honors ceremony will be held at The Weston in Princeton, New Jersey.     For information and reservations, please call Matt Menkowski at 908-874-3498.