ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) - It's time for another special 18 Sports Commentary.

The legendary Mark Stephens, a local wrestling coach and official, passed away on this day in 2013 at age 65. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame member of the New York Chapter was the first-ever state champion at Elmira Southside in 1966. From that point on, Stephens was involved in the sport he truly loved for over 50 years.