Dan Gable

Dan Gable is recognized many as the greatest amateur wrestler in U.S. history. He is known by many to be a good coach, wrestler, and friend. He was regarded as the nation's most successful wrestling coach. Gable is a brilliant wrestler (Garlits 34 and Lippy 161). Dan Gable was born on October 25, 1948 in Waterloo, Iowa. He started his wrestling career in junior high school. He then attended West High School. While at West High School Gable …showed first 75 words of 713 total…

…showed last 75 words of 713 total…His dedication and intensity is the inspiration many people need to succeed. He is truly one of the best wrestlers of all time (Looney 518). Bibliography BIBLIOGRAPHY Garlits, Dan. The Lincoln Library of Champions. 1989 ed., page 34. Johnson, Paul. Inside the Olympic Games. Chicago: 1992, page 133. Lippy, George. The Olympic Games. New York: 1984, pages 161-162. Looney, Robert. "The Ultimate Winner." Sports Illustrated. 14 July 1984, pages 499- 518. McCallum, Doug. "The Man Who Spilled the Ink." Sports Illustrated. 14 July 1984, pages 509-510.