A 1959 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School, Bob DeLorenzo was a heavyweight state champion under the tutelage of legendary Coach Bill Kerr. Bob later matriculated at West Virginia University on a football scholarship, where he played as a two-way starter for three years. In 1970, Bob DeLorenzo was assigned the head coach positions of both football and wrestling at his alma mater, Fairmont Senior. He produced two state runner-up gridiron teams. Coach DeLorenzo's mat squads were just as successful. Bob produced many conference and regional champions, and all-state wrestlers. DeLorenzo also mentored state champion Pat Bonasso, who was named the Outstanding Wrestler of the 1973 West Virginia State Championships. Bob was the originator of the "Parade of Champions" at the 1975 state tournament, which added a "touch of class" to the event. After coaching, Official DeLorenzo was just as colorful. Bob refereed numerous regional and state championships. He has often stated that this phase of his lifetime wrestling adventure was on par with his other mat sport experiences. DeLorenzo enjoyed the arena atmosphere and intensity of the fans, especially when overseeing an important match. Bob and his wife, high school sweetheart, Sharon, have three children: Rockie, David, and Gina. They also enjoy doting their two granddaughters. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame honors Bob DeLorenzo with a "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" award, class of 2006.