Gable

The Life Of Dan Gable "The Babe Ruth Of Wrestling"

By bonegnasher

  • Birth Date

    Born in Waterloo Iowa.

  • Death of My Sister Dianne Kay Gable

    Death of My Sister Dianne Kay Gable
    My sister was killed by John Thomas Kyle. This event was the biggest tragedy of my life. My sister was the closest to me in my family. She would great me after every match.

  • I graduate with an undefeated High school season

    I graduate with an undefeated High school season

  • Freshman Year

    Freshman Year
    I was not allowed to wrestle.

  • Sophmore Year

    Sophmore Year
    Once again I had an undefeated season. I won the Midlands tournament and NCAA tournament.

  • Junior Year

    Junior Year
    I once again won the Midlands Tournament and NCAA Tournament I am Still Undeffeated.
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    Senior Year

    Remaines Undefeated

  • Dan Gable Vs Larry Owings "The Match Heard Round The World"

    Dan Gable Vs Larry Owings "The Match Heard Round The World"
    After 182 matches -the biggest undefeated streak ever obtained- the invincible Dan Gable was deffeated. Owings beat Gable 13-11.
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    Training For Olympics

    Trained hard for three years in which time he permenantly injured his left knee.

  • 1972 Olympics

    1972 Olympics
    I won a gold in 1972 olympics without having a single point scored on me even with my injured knee.