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Dan Gable led the University of Iowa to 15 NCAA Championships and 21 Big Ten Titles from 1977-97. Gable reflects on the athletes, moments, and philosophies that made him one of the winningest coaches of all time.

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Dan Gable On Iowa Wrestling NCAA Champion Chris Campbell

Aug 26, 2024

Dan Gable Share Thoughts on NCAA Champion Chris Campbell. Campbell won NCAA titles for the University of Iowa in 1976 and 1977.

1976 NCAA Championships, 177 pounds, #2 seed
R32: Tad Sargent, Rhode Island, 14-6
R16: Steve Heger, Maryland, 12-4
Quarters: Jerry White, Penn State, 3-1
Semis: Sythell Thompson, Cal Poly-SLO, 5-4
Finals: Mark Johnson, Michigan, 9-4

1977 NCAA Championships, 177 pounds, #1 seed
R32: Clint Haislip, Rhode Island, 13-3
R16: Brad Bowman, John Carroll, Fall 3:17
Quarters: Dave Severn, Arizona State, 12-3
Semis: Marty Ryan, Oregon State, DFT 3:39
Finals: Mark Johnson, Michigan, 12-6