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Legendary wrestler and coach Bobby Douglas remembered

He was one of the most influential figures in American sports - a trailblazer, a champion, and, at his core, an Ohio Valley kid who never forgot where he came from. On Monday, legendary wrestler and coach Bobby Douglas passed away at the age of 83. Douglas was a giant in his sport - a two-time Olympian, two-time world medalist, and collegiate national champion. But the boy from Bridgeport would be remembered far more than what he achieved on the mat. "He was the first black athlete in wrestling, the first black coach, and, when I was in Barcelona, he was the first black coach and won,” friend Gordie Longshaw said. FULL STORY: https://wtov9.com/news/local/legendar... _______________ Follow WTOV NEWS 9 on social media: WTOV NEWS 9 News on Facebook:   / wtov9   WTOV NEWS 9 on Twitter:   / wtov9   Subscribe to WTOV NEWS 9 on YouTube:    / @wtovnews9931   For all of the day’s top local and national news, visit https://wtov9.com/ Watch our live newscasts and other live video at https://wtov9.com/watch Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsdesk@wtov.com Call the Newsroom: 740.282.9999 WTOV is an OH based station and a NBC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 163 television stations in 77 markets, after pending transactions. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 38.7% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. #WTOV #WTOV News 9 #WTOV NEWS 9 #Steubenville News #localnews