Tom Elling
Lock Haven High School Coach P.I.A.A. Official PA editor for Wrestling USA Magazine since 1974 Tom wrestled for Lock Haven State Teachers College and his coach was Hubert 'Hub' Jack. After graduation Tom became the Head Coach at Lock Haven High School and this started a thirty-five-year relationship with wrestling. One of Tom's best friends, Bill Welker, said best "His contributions and Love for Pennsylvania wrestling are nonpareil. They include officiating, providing color-commentary at meets, initiating the first PA Wrestling Website, acting as Tournament Director of Operations at the PIAA State Championships, creating the Pennsylvania Legends of Wrestling Sports Cards, the PA Wrestling Handbook, founding the Pennsylvania Wrestling Newspaper, and assuming the duties of state director for Wrestling USA Magazine. Tom and his wife, Barb continue to live in Lock Haven.
Awards:
Year
2015
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Award
Bob Dellinger Media Award
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Chapter/Region
National
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Year
2007
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Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
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Chapter/Region
Pennsylvania
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