Duane Fritchie
Duane Fritchie's Story
Duane Ernest Fritchie, born April 15th, 1950. I grew up near Lee's Summit, Missouri on a small farm. My father starred in sports at Kansas City Northeast High School in football, basketball, and track and field. My three brothers all stood out in various sports; three of us wrestled. My high school wrestling coach, Gary Sage, and college coaches Omar Frank and Roger Denker were all excellent. My father was killed in a railroad accident my senior year in high school and my coaches became father figures and role models for me as a young man. My focus at Wrestling MS is about providing opportunities for our group to get together and train together. Riding is a great way to socialize before and after rides especially and to support each other in getting fit and staying more fit to help counter some of the negative effects of MS.