On Friday, 08/15/25, Bruce Baumgartner was honored at the Haledon Recreation Center by the Borough of Haledon, Manchester Regional High School, and an audience of over two hundred dignitaries, guests, family, students, and wrestling greats. Organized by MRHS Head Wrestling Coach Dave Heitman, this event was an awesome homecoming for Bruce. Beyond the honor, Bruce really came to serve as a beacon for the renovation of the recreation center where he himself played as a child. The dinner acted as a fundraiser to support the future renovation of the center as well as to develop youth wrestling programming for the local area. Youth athletic programs are the pillars of our future. Thank you for supporting them, Bruce!