Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Dan Gable, legendary Hawkeye wrestling coach and Olympic wrestler shares memories and stories from his time at the University of Iowa. From 1976 to 1997, Gable led the Hawkeyes to 15 NCAA national wrestling titles and 21 Big Ten championship titles. During those years, he coached 152 all-Americans, 45 national champions, 106 Big Ten champions, and 12 Olympians.
Standout Iowa wrestlers Lou Banach (83BGS) and Mike DeAnna (81BBA) hosted this chat. Banach wrestled for Gable from 1978 to 1983 and won two NCAA championships and an Olympic gold medal. DeAnna wrestled for Gable from 1977 to 1981 and was a four-time NCAA all-American.
Chat From the Old Cap is a series of virtual engagement sessions featuring Iowa alumni and friends sharing stories from their careers, backgrounds, and the university that unites us. Learn about more upcoming events for alumni and friends at foriowa.org/events.
Dan Gable, legendary Hawkeye wrestling coach and Olympic wrestler shares memories and stories from his time at the University of Iowa. From 1976 to 1997, Gable led the Hawkeyes to 15 NCAA national wrestling titles and 21 Big Ten championship titles. During those years, he coached 152 all-Americans, 45 national champions, 106 Big Ten champions, and 12 Olympians.
Standout Iowa wrestlers Lou Banach (83BGS) and Mike DeAnna (81BBA) hosted this chat. Banach wrestled for Gable from 1978 to 1983 and won two NCAA championships and an Olympic gold medal. DeAnna wrestled for Gable from 1977 to 1981 and was a four-time NCAA all-American.
Chat From the Old Cap is a series of virtual engagement sessions featuring Iowa alumni and friends sharing stories from their careers, backgrounds, and the university that unites us. Learn about more upcoming events for alumni and friends at foriowa.org/events.
