I don't know if people realize it or not, but Skip is one of the people to start kids wrestling in Kansas, and was to my understanding the person to start Freestyle/Greco in Kansas. I have to admit, that while I enjoy the kids club, when we first moved here, Skip was the primary reason we joined Derby and Central Kansas. Sure, we have affiliations with TOHK but it is clear that we are primarily with Derby. I remember Coach Knox once telling his club that when Skip told them something that they should listen because he has already forgotten more than most people in Kansas Wrestling would ever know. I have stated before and will state again, there are two people who deserve to be in the Kansas Wrestling Hall of Fame that are not currently there, Ed Gallagher, and Skip Harrington.

For the powers that be, think about Skip's contributions and the fact that for years he took wrestlers to tournaments all across the country. I would also challenge individuals to look at and think about what the wrestlers think of him. Skip is great and it was well worth it to help take care of him while there. Truth is, he kept us all on our toes.