Representing the "unsung hero's" in the sport of Wrestling, and any sport for that matter is the Coach's Wife. They play an instrumental role in the success of any team and program. Nobody has been more exemplary of that than Owatonna's Mary Davis. If the wife's of coaches don't take some kind of active role in the sport their husband coaches things can be very difficult on the home front. In the case of Mary Davis the degree of support and active role was absolutely vital to the success of the wrestling program, coached by her husband. However, she was the most unselfish, caring, helpful and supporting person she could be. Mary Davis says, "the most difficult part of being a coach's wife is the sharing of your husband and the father of your children with a demanding job." Former Owatonna Wrestling Association President Sandy Jirele says, "Mary is a very valuable silent partner in her husband's coaching career." Jirele goes on to say, "Mary is the hardest-working lady I've ever met. She is so giving," Sandy says, "I admire the way she picks up the slack for her family when Scot is extra busy during the season. I sense that Scot knows he doesn't have to worry about the home front, because Mary is there. "Longtime Owatonna Junior High Wrestling Coach Larry Hovden says, "Mary Davis has proven to be 'best of the best' with the sport of wrestling and is a great selection to enter the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Mary's entire life has been to serve others. "She never puts herself first," says her husband Scot, "Mary never seeks or desires recognition for all the things she has done for others. She is truly one of the most selfless people you will meet in a lifetime!. This is why this honor is so deserving and will not only be enjoyed by our family, but appreciated by many people she has helped over the years." As a coach's wife for 44 years Mary has sold numerous t-shirts and souvenirs, served as Treasurer to the Owatonna Wrestling Association (OWA) and helped in the organization and setting up for tournaments and banquets, also collecting money, worker deposits, spending many hours making phone calls to people to ask for help for tournaments. Jirele says, "Mary has missed many great matches because she's just outside the door at the merchandise table. Beyond this, Mary has even helped move and clean wrestling mats. In addition, she has made signs, mended uniforms, sometimes even mending clothing for wrestlers that ask. Beyond this, Mary is a great cook and has made many meals over the years. One such special meal is the "Senior Supper." The graduating senior wrestlers come to the Davis House to enjoy one last meal of their choosing that Mary makes on their request. Another special meal was for the team's "Chow Down" just before Winter Break. She made food dishes as well as heating up other dishes the wrestlers brought for a pot luck event. Another gift Mary has is that of a seamstress. She mends uniforms, but one such undertaking was the huge banner she sewed with 'Owatonna Open' on it, which was 60 feet long. by 15 feet high. This banner was hung in the Owatonna Four Seasons Arena for the former "Owatonna Open," a huge wrestling tournament that had as many as 1800 participants. Mary certainly did her share. Even with all the aforementioned things Mary did for the Owatonna Wrestling Program, she found time to help her husband host the Minnesota Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Banquet. For the past 17 years Mary been the front registration and ticket sales person for this large event. She also helps with setup and takedown. However, what people remember the most is her invocation prayer at the beginning of the banquet prior to eating dinner. Mary's prayers over the years have received much praise from people attending the banquet. Guests feel the sincerity in which her prayers are given as she pays an honor and blessing to the Honorees and their guests. With the above said, one can feel the faith Mary has in God, and how she has lived her life in a way to serve her God and others. Mary always says, "I was born to serve others." This is witnessed in her Bible Study Groups where she shares with elderly women. She has assisted numerous elderly in her neighborhood, as well as the physically disabled. She has given rides, made meals and mended clothing. She also supports numerous charitable organizations. For Mary Davis' many contributing efforts over the many years she has received some recognition too, even though unwanted from her. In 1995 the Owatonna Wrestling Association honored Mary with their highest honor, the "OWA Service Award" in 1995. Then in 1999 Mary was selected as Wrestling USA Magazine's "National Coach's Wife of the Year." Beyond all she does for others, Mary has been a great mother, raising three children in Alyssa, now age 37, Colin, age 34 and Ashley, age 31. Mary is now a great Grandmother too, to three children in Taylan, age 9, Lillian age 6, and Zachary, age two. In representing the "Unsung Hero's" in the sport of wrestling, and all sports for that matter, "The Coach's Wife," Mary Davis is a shining example of what an instrumental role a coach's wife can play. Mary Davis helped bring some great success to the Owatonna Wrestling Program and other programs her husband has coached in over the years. Congratulations to 2020 National Wrestling Hall of Fame- Minnesota Chapter Honoree, Mary Davis!