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

Birth Date

Oct 25, 1948

Born in Waterloo Iowa.

Death of My Sister Dianne Kay Gable

Jun 2, 1964

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

Jun 12, 1966

Freshman Year

Jun 21, 1967

I was not allowed to wrestle.

Sophmore Year

Jun 14, 1968

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

Junior Year

Jun 2, 1969

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

Senior Year

Period: Sep 17, 1969 to Jun 2, 1970

Remaines Undefeated

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

Mar 28, 1970

After 182 matches -the biggest undefeated streak ever obtained- the invincible Dan Gable was deffeated. Owings beat Gable 13-11.

Training For Olympics

Period: May 19, 1970 to May 19, 1972

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

1972 Olympics

Jul 20, 1972

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