Natick Coach Inducted Into National Wrestling Hall of Fame

NATICK, MA — The Massachusetts chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced its 2016 lifetime service inductees, and a Natick coach made the prestigious list.

This 15th annual induction is held on Saturday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

One of the things that makes this event so special each year is the gathering of members (past inductees and directors) to welcome the new class of honorees, said the announcement.

On April 29, the Massachusetts chapter honors Lifetime Service inductees Robert Anniballi (Natick), Thomas Bartosek (Canton), Patrick Coleman (Norton), and Craig Stone (Lynnfield-North Reading), and Outstanding American inductee Dr. John Passarini (Waltham).

Their achievements will be recognized by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with an official commemorative plaque, a National Hall of Fame jacket, a biographical poster board and a keepsake program booklet. Their names will also be memorialized with the other inductees on the National Wall of Honor.

Tickets may be purchased via ma-nwhof.ticketleap.com or contact Rene Canezin (Treasurer) at 617-721-9697 or rcanezin@gmail.com.

Photo via Massachusetts chapter National Wrestling Hall of Fame