Asterix said: “There has to be some other footage floating around out there.
FYI - being an old timer, I saw Gable wrestle live about 20-25 times. This includes his first NCAA title in 1968, his loss to Owings in 1970 and his gold medal match in 1972. He was definitely the most dominating wrestler of his time. In his senior year at ISU, he set a record of 25 straight pins which might still stand today. (Anyone know?)
A guy from Lehigh (Herb Campbell) stopped his pin streak with a 27-2 loss. (This was before the tech fall rule was introduced.) I'll bet Campbell felt like he had been run over by a truck after that match.
When Gable lost to Owings in the 1970 NCAA finals, both wrestlers had pinned their way thru the tournament, and everyone knew their finals match was going to be a battle. To this day, I still think that was the greatest college match ever. You had to have been there to really feel the excitement.”
Were you in McGaw Hall that night watching the 1970 NCAA Championship Gable-Owings match? That match seems to be quite the spectacle compared to Gable's Olympic Gold Medal-winning match.
IndyRR said: “Gable was great, but why is it there's no footage of him when he actually looks great? In fact, the only footage I've seen of Gable wrestling is of him getting beat (against Owings and Kemp) and then this one of him protecting a lead at the end of a match. Where's the footage of him taking guys down and pinning them? Somebody needs to break into Gable's house, steal some footage, and upload it to YouTube or Flo”
There has to be some other footage floating around out there.
FYI - being an old timer, I saw Gable wrestle live about 20-25 times. This includes his first NCAA title in 1968, his loss to Owings in 1970 and his gold medal match in 1972. He was definitely the most dominating wrestler of his time. In his senior year at ISU, he set a record of 25 straight pins which might still stand today. (Anyone know?)
A guy from Lehigh (Herb Campbell) stopped his pin streak with a 27-2 loss. (This was before the tech fall rule was introduced.) I'll bet Campbell felt like he had been run over by a truck after that match.
When Gable lost to Owings in the 1970 NCAA finals, both wrestlers had pinned their way thru the tournament, and everyone knew their finals match was going to be a battle. To this day, I still think that was the greatest college match ever. You had to have been there to really feel the excitement.
Gable was great, but why is it there's no footage of him when he actually looks great? In fact, the only footage I've seen of Gable wrestling is of him getting beat (against Owings and Kemp) and then this one of him protecting a lead at the end of a match. Where's the footage of him taking guys down and pinning them? Somebody needs to break into Gable's house, steal some footage, and upload it to YouTube or Flo
dan lost twice in college i pinned his ass but the official didnt call the pin but dan admitted in his personal diary that he was pinned and he lucked out and i had i hurt knee for the olympics
he is a beast. As an athlete and a coach. he left everyting on the mat. So much dedication. People needs to give thanks to Dan Gable not just for wrestling but as a sports icon
I liked this and had never seen it. It is amazing to see how Gable fought off that last takedown attempt by the Russian. Gable knew he had secured the victory, but refused to give up that late takedown. Impressive.
That 1972 Olympic Team is the best we've ever put on the mat.
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“Gable better than larry owings any day, that was a fluke in there NCAA match. He is the best coach ever. He's the best”
PLEASE POST "ESPN CLASSIC SPORTSCENTURY DAN GABLE"
“There has to be some other footage floating around out there.
FYI - being an old timer, I saw Gable wrestle live about 20-25 times. This includes his first NCAA title in 1968, his loss to Owings in 1970 and his gold medal match in 1972. He was definitely the most dominating wrestler of his time. In his senior year at ISU, he set a record of 25 straight pins which might still stand today. (Anyone know?)
A guy from Lehigh (Herb Campbell) stopped his pin streak with a 27-2 loss. (This was before the tech fall rule was introduced.) I'll bet Campbell felt like he had been run over by a truck after that match.
When Gable lost to Owings in the 1970 NCAA finals, both wrestlers had pinned their way thru the tournament, and everyone knew their finals match was going to be a battle. To this day, I still think that was the greatest college match ever. You had to have been there to really feel the excitement.”
“Gable was great, but why is it there's no footage of him when he actually looks great? In fact, the only footage I've seen of Gable wrestling is of him getting beat (against Owings and Kemp) and then this one of him protecting a lead at the end of a match. Where's the footage of him taking guys down and pinning them? Somebody needs to break into Gable's house, steal some footage, and upload it to YouTube or Flo”
FYI - being an old timer, I saw Gable wrestle live about 20-25 times. This includes his first NCAA title in 1968, his loss to Owings in 1970 and his gold medal match in 1972. He was definitely the most dominating wrestler of his time. In his senior year at ISU, he set a record of 25 straight pins which might still stand today. (Anyone know?)
A guy from Lehigh (Herb Campbell) stopped his pin streak with a 27-2 loss. (This was before the tech fall rule was introduced.) I'll bet Campbell felt like he had been run over by a truck after that match.
When Gable lost to Owings in the 1970 NCAA finals, both wrestlers had pinned their way thru the tournament, and everyone knew their finals match was going to be a battle. To this day, I still think that was the greatest college match ever. You had to have been there to really feel the excitement.
then the announcer says "and his life is on the line tonight".
gives any wrestler chills huh?
That 1972 Olympic Team is the best we've ever put on the mat.