National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum

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09/01/2026

In August of 1995, Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa inductees Terry Brands, and Kevin Jackson captured gold medals at the World Championships to help win the World team title in Atlanta, Georgia.

From 1993 through 1995 Terry Brands was the best 125.5 wrestler in the world. In 1993 Terry won the World Championships in his first attempt. He and his identical twin brother, Tom, became the first brother combination from the United States to win a World title in the same year. At the 1995 World Championships in Atlanta, Terry won his second World title with a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the finals.
READ more about Terry-> https://bit.ly/3QphpQI

Kevin Jackson is considered one of the best freestyle wrestlers in U.S. history, winning a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain at 180.5 pounds, and claiming World Championship gold medals in both 1991 and 1995.
READ more about Kevin-> https://bit.ly/3sIvnmb


You can be whatever you desire in this sport because wrestling truly is for everyone!

1938 Iowa Wrestling team.Back Row (L to R): Coach Harold "Mike" Howard, Harold Kemp, Carl Vergamini, Wilbur Nead, Cloyce...
08/31/2026

1938 Iowa Wrestling team.

Back Row (L to R): Coach Harold "Mike" Howard, Harold Kemp, Carl Vergamini, Wilbur Nead, Cloyce Campbell, Alan Williams, George Smith.

Front Row (L to R): Vernon Eckfelt, Philip Miller, Harold Krouse, Kenneth Kingsbury, Robert McDowell.




You can be whatever you desire in this sport because wrestling truly is for everyone!

Special Guest Spotlight: Bruce BaumgartnerJoin us at A Day with Dan Gable in Omaha and hear from Bruce Baumgartner, one ...
08/31/2026

Special Guest Spotlight: Bruce Baumgartner

Join us at A Day with Dan Gable in Omaha and hear from Bruce Baumgartner, one of the most decorated wrestlers in American history.

A two-time Olympic champion and four-time Olympic medalist, Baumgartner built a legendary career on the world stage. He was a three-time All-American and NCAA champion before becoming a dominant force internationally, earning 13 World and Olympic medals and making history as one of just eight Americans to medal in four different Olympiads.

Be part of an afternoon celebrating wrestling history, reconnecting with friends and teammates, and honoring the people who continue to grow the sport.

πŸ“… Sunday, September 27
πŸ•› 12:00–2:00 PM Social & Team Reunions | 2:00–5:00 PM Main Event
πŸ“ UNO Lee & Helene Sapp Fieldhouse
🍽️ Food & drinks included

🎟️ Tickets are required. Reserve yours before Wednesday, September 23 at 12:00 PM (Noon).
Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/4ciwdNT

Read more about Bruce --> https://nwhof.org/hall_of_fame/bio/774



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Monday Motivation πŸ”₯Bobby Douglas had a long and distinguished coaching career that includes stints at Arizona State Univ...
08/31/2026

Monday Motivation πŸ”₯

Bobby Douglas had a long and distinguished coaching career that includes stints at Arizona State University and Iowa State University. While at Arizona State, Bobby led the Sun Devil Wrestling to an NCAA team title in 1988. In 1992 he took over the Iowa State Wrestling program, leading the Cyclones to three runner-up finishes. Bobby’s career coaching record stands at 427-170-9. He also made Olympic teams in 1964 and 1968.

Order our 'Making of a Champion' poster-> https://bit.ly/3ogaPkr

Bobby was inducted into our Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa in 2003. READ more about Bobby-> https://bit.ly/3EYXRxe



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08/31/2026

Jim Zalesky of Iowa Wrestling hits a lateral drop with six seconds remaining to win 15-12. Zalesky was a three-time NCAA Wrestling champion for the Hawks.

Jim was inducted into our Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa in 2003 and was inducted as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum in 2004. Read more-> https://nwhof.org/hall_of_fame/bio/1156


You can be whatever you desire in this sport because wrestling truly is for everyone!

A Father’s Day tradition the Gable family will never forget. β€οΈπŸ€Όβ€β™‚οΈPictured are Dan, Mack, Molly, Annie, Jenni, and Mack...
08/30/2026

A Father’s Day tradition the Gable family will never forget. β€οΈπŸ€Όβ€β™‚οΈ

Pictured are Dan, Mack, Molly, Annie, Jenni, and Mackie Gable at the University of Iowa’s Slater Hall, where they spent Father’s Day checking in campers for wrestling camp.

Once registration wrapped up, the family would continue their tradition with a trip to Pizza Hut together. A simple family tradition that became part of countless summers of Iowa wrestling. πŸ•




You can be whatever you desire in this sport because wrestling truly is for everyone!

πŸπŸ—πŸ“πŸ“ 𝐍𝐂𝐀𝐀 𝐃𝐒𝐯𝐒𝐬𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝐈 π‚π‘πšπ¦π©π’π¨π§π¬(L to R): Terry McCann, 115 pounds, Iowa; Ed Peery, 123 pounds, Pittsburgh; Myron Roderick...
08/30/2026

πŸπŸ—πŸ“πŸ“ 𝐍𝐂𝐀𝐀 𝐃𝐒𝐯𝐒𝐬𝐒𝐨𝐧 𝐈 π‚π‘πšπ¦π©π’π¨π§π¬
(L to R): Terry McCann, 115 pounds, Iowa; Ed Peery, 123 pounds, Pittsburgh; Myron Roderick, 130 pounds, Oklahoma State; Larry Fornicola, 137 pounds, Penn State; Eddie Eichelberger, 147 pounds, Lehigh; Bill Weick, 157 pounds, Northern Iowa; Fred Davis, 167 pounds, Oklahoma State; Dan Hodge, 177 pounds, Oklahoma; Peter Blair, 191 pounds, Naval Academy; and Bill Oberly, Heavyweight, Penn State.
Peter Blair, Eddie Eichelberger, Dan Hodge, Terry McCann, Ed Peery, Myron Roderick and Bill Weick are all Distinguished Members of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

SEE complete results from 1955 -> https://b
READ more:
Terry McCann, inducted in 1977 -> https://bit.ly/3uHlzry
Ed Peery, inducted in 1980 -> https://bit.ly/3ogEyJz
Myron Roderick, inducted in 1976 -> https://bit.ly/2YN17uV
Larry Fornicola, a Lifetime Service to Wrestling award recipient from our Pennsylvania Chapter in 1995 -> https://bit.ly/31PLuEI
Eddie Eichelberger, inducted in 2009 -> https://bit.ly/3pAdntP
Bill Weick, inducted in 2007 -> https://bit.ly/3vF89gf
Fred Davis, Lifetime Service to Wrestling award recipient from our Oklahoma Chapter in 2002 and our Utah Chapter in 2003 -> https://bit.ly/3HklCA6
Dan Hodge, inducted in 1976 -> https://bit.ly/3zV14LE
Peter Blair, inducted in 2009 -> https://bit.ly/3xF5Agz

WATCH the Hall of Fame’s β€œCharacter Traits” Perseverance video featuring Terry -> https://bit.ly/3qvE6XH


You can be whatever you desire in this sport because wrestling truly is for everyone!

From the wrestling mat to the Waterloo community, Bill Tate Sr. made an impact that continues to be felt today. πŸ€Όβ€β™‚οΈWate...
08/30/2026

From the wrestling mat to the Waterloo community, Bill Tate Sr. made an impact that continues to be felt today. πŸ€Όβ€β™‚οΈ

Waterloo native, Bill wrestled for East High School, placing third at the state tournament in 1961. In 1972, he founded the Waterloo Boys Club wrestling program and served as its head coach for 10 years, positively impacting youth throughout Waterloo and the surrounding communities.

Alongside assistant coaches Larry Sallis, Aaron Roberts, and Phillip Caldwell, Tate helped develop numerous Iowa state champions. He also coached Stewart Carter and Mike Van Arsdale, who went on to become NCAA champions for Iowa State.

In recognition of his lasting impact on the community and the sport of wrestling, Tate received the Russ Smith Community Impact Award from the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa in 2021. πŸ†

Read more about Tate --> https://bit.ly/3H8VAAi




You can be whatever you desire in this sport because wrestling truly is for everyone!

08/30/2026

Trust is a powerful form of leadership.

As a young wrestler, Dan Gable was handed a literal key to West Waterloo High School by Coach Bob Siddensβ€”a gesture that spoke volumes.

Coach Siddens saw Gable’s potential and trusted him to lead by example. That key wasn’t just to the building, it was to responsibility, discipline, and the belief that greatness begins with accountability.

Celebrate the coach who saw what others couldn't. Support the Friends of Bob Siddens Endowment Campaign and help us preserve the legacy of a leader who shaped champions on and off the mat.

πŸ”— Donate: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/friendsofbobsiddensgift

You can be whatever you desire in this sport because wrestling truly is for everyone!

Special Guest Spotlight: Bryan SnyderJoin us at A Day with Dan Gable in Omaha and hear from Bryan Snyder, one of the mos...
08/29/2026

Special Guest Spotlight: Bryan Snyder

Join us at A Day with Dan Gable in Omaha and hear from Bryan Snyder, one of the most accomplished coaches and wrestlers in Nebraska wrestling history.

As Nebraska’s Associate Head Coach, Snyder has helped coach dozens of All-Americans, NCAA champions, and some of the sport’s biggest names, including Olympic gold medalist and four-time World Champion Jordan Burroughs. A four-time All-American and Big 12 champion himself, Snyder continues to make a lasting impact on wrestling at the collegiate and international levels.

Be part of an afternoon celebrating wrestling history, reconnecting with friends and teammates, and honoring the people who continue to grow the sport.

πŸ“… Sunday, September 27
πŸ•› 12:00–2:00 PM Social & Team Reunions | 2:00–5:00 PM Main Event
πŸ“ UNO Lee & Helene Sapp Fieldhouse
🍽️ Food & drinks included

🎟️ Tickets are required. Reserve yours before Wednesday, September 23 at 12:00 PM (Noon).
Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/4ciwdNT




You can be whatever you desire in this sport because wrestling truly is for everyone!

Address

303 Jefferson Street
Waterloo, IA
50701

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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(319) 233-0745

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