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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...