Dorothy Baker, considered by many, Delaware’s “Mrs. Olympics”, was Delaware State Chair for the U.S. Olympics for 21 years, beginning in 1975. Delaware was number one in per capita giving under her leadership in 1976, 1980, 1988, and 1992. She was on the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Board of Directors 1985-93. Dottie served as Public Relations member of the Lake Placid Olympic Organizing Committee and Sports for Disabled Committees. She chaired the USOC State Council 1990 – 1992. She was U.S. Figure Skating Association Ice Dance Judge Emeritus. Dottie produced five USOC ice show fundraisers and nationally televised “Ice Stars 80” at the Capital Center. She also served as the chair of “New Horizons” (benefits blind athletes). In 1994, Dorothy was inducted into the Endicott College Athletic Hall of Fame. She was affiliated with the Advisory Board for advancement of Sports Potentials, the National Luge Committee, Chapter F PEO Sisterhood (President), Governor’s Council on Lifestyle and Fitness and University of Delaware Athletics Committee.
https://desports.org/dorothy-baker/
Francis Joseph “Frank” Masley (June 30, 1960 – September 10, 2016) was an American luger. He competed in the 1980, 1984, and 1988 Winter Olympics. He was the first Olympic flag-bearer in USA Luge history in the 1984 Olympic opening ceremonies.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Masley attended Christiana High School and later earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Drexel University.
He died of melanoma on September 10, 2016, aged 56, at home in Wilmington, Delaware.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Masley
From Focus Delaware 5/28/1982
“Focus Delaware” aired on Rollins Cablevision & WNS-TV Channel 2 and WTGI Channel 61 from 1980 to 1987 and was hosted by Bob Weiner.
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Focus Delaware
"Focus Delaware" aired on Rollins Cablevision & WNS-TV Channel 2 and WTGI Channel 61 from 1980 to 1987 and was hosted by Bob Weiner.
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