American wrestler Dan Gable
Dan Gable (top) wrestling at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, where he did not surrender a single point and won the gold medal.
Dan Gable
American freestyle wrestler and coach
Also known as: Daniel Mack Gable
Dan Gable (born October 25, 1948, Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.) is a former American freestyle wrestler and coach who is often considered to be the greatest amateur wrestler in American history. Gable was undefeated in high school competition and won three consecutive Iowa state high school championships. Competing for Iowa State University, he posted a near-perfect record. During his freshman year, he entered the Midlands Tournament, a major U.S. wrestling meet, and won the first of...