The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame is located in Amsterdam, New York. (As of April 2005 its new facility does not yet seem complete, as inductions are done in a local hotel; the Hall was formerly located in Schenectady, New York.) Its purpose is to preserve and promote the dignified history of professional wrestling and to enshrine and pay tribute to professional wrestlers who have advanced this national pastime in terms of athletics and entertainment.

Contents

1 2002 Inductees 2 2003 3 2004 4 2005 5 External Links

2002 Inductees

Lady Wrestler:

• Mildred Burke

Midget Wrestler:

• Sky Low Low

Pioneer Era (1898-1942):

• Frank Gotch
• Ed "The Strangler" Lewis
• Lou Thesz
• Joe Stetcher
• Jim Londos
• George Hackenschmidt

TV Era (1943-1984):

• Gorgeous George
• Bruno Sammartino
• Buddy Rogers

Mania Era (1985-1996):

• Andre the Giant
• Ricky Steamboat

2003

Lady Wrestler:

• The Fabulous Moolah

Midget Wrestler:

• Little Beaver

Non-Participant:

• Sam Muchnick

Pioneer Era (1898-1942):

• Stanislaus Zbyszko
• Martin "Farmer" Burns

TV Era (1943-1984):

• Walter "Killer" Kowalski
• Antonino "Argentina" Rocca

Mania Era (1985-1996):

• Nick Bockwinkel
• Hulk Hogan

Tag Team:

• The Fabulous Kangaroos

PWHF New York State Award:

• Dick "the Destroyer" Beyer
• Ilio DiPaolo

2004

Lady Wrestler:

• Mae Young

Midget Wrestler:

• Lord Littlebrook

Non-Participant:

• Gordon Solie
• Vince McMahon Sr.

Pioneer Era (1898-1942):

• Angelo Savoldi
• William Muldoon

TV Era (1943-1984):

• Classie Freddie Blassie
• Verne Gagne

Mania Era (1985-1996):

• Terry Funk
• Harley Race

Tag Team:

• The Vachons

PWHF New York State Award:

• Dr. John Bonica
• Len Rossi

2005

Lady Wrestler:

• Penny Banner

Midget Wrestler:

• Fuzzy Cupid

Non-Participant:

• Paul Boesch
• Pioneer Era
• Orville Brown
• John Pesek

Pioneer Era (1898-1942):

• Orville Brown
• John Pesek

TV Era (1943-1984):

• Dick "The Destroyer" Beyer
• Jack Brisco

Modern Era (1985-1996):

• Dory Funk Jr
• George "The Animal" Steele

Tag Team:

• The Crusher and The Bruiser

PWHF New York State Award:

• "Iron" Mike Mazurki
• Ray "Thunder" Stern Dr.

External Links

Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Home Page