Homer King

Homer King's wrestling career started at Bel Air High School under Coach Bob Heagy. As a freshman in a strong wrestling program, Homer improved tremendously. He went from learning the referee's position as a freshman to county champion as a senior. He was also named captain during his senior year verifying his leadership capabilities. Homer also placed third at the Regional barely missing the State Tournament which was only an eight man bracket at that time. After graduating from Bel Air in 1971, he wrestled one year at Towson State under Coach Dick Forbes. Deciding college was not in his future, Homer started work at a local auto glass shop. He worked there for almost 12 years before deciding to go out on his own. In 1983, he opened Delmarva Auto Glass in Salisbury, Maryland. Delmarva Auto Glass now has four locations and has diversified into glass tinting, auto upholstery, residential and commercial glass and auto and truck accessories. Homer's interest in wrestling was again rekindled in 1993 when his oldest son started wrestling at Parkside High School under Coach Pat Briscoe. The following year, he began a 20 year commitment as a Volunteer Assistant Coach. With the help of Kevin Gilligan and Todd Martinek, Homer started an off season program which later became the Delmarva Wrestling Club. Many wrestlers were using the club in the off season to improve their skills. After 3 years of trying to find practice gyms to accommodate a growing demand, Homer built a facility big enough for a 55" by 48" mat. After 13 years the Delmarva Wrestling Club has provided an off season place where wrestlers can sharpen their skills and improve. Forty state champs and over a hundred state placers have taken advantage of the Delmarva Club. This includes not only Maryland Wrestlers but also Delaware Wrestlers and several from Virginia. Homer lives in Salisbury, where he started his business, with his wife of 42 years, Karen, and his three children, Brian, Michael and Kelly. The tradition continues as one of Homer's 7 grandchildren has started wrestling at age five.

Awards:

Year
2016
Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter/Region
Maryland

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