Year Inducted: 2016
Rick, a graduate of Bermudian Springs High School in 1989, was a two-time sectional wrestling champion and the District 3 wrestling champion at 119 pounds as a senior. His career record was 88-25-1. He is best known for being fair and unbiased during his officiating of wrestling matches. His professional career spanned 19 years in six different states. He officiated duals, sectionals, regionals, states and NHSCA Nationals. He was consistently graded out as one of the top referees in District 3 which meant that he was selected to do big matches and higher post season tourneys. In addition, he enjoyed coaching youth and high school aged wrestlers. He died in 2013 at the age of 42.