National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum

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06/23/2026

Ever had a nickname in high school that just stuck?

MARK YOUR CALENDARS… Comedian Greg Warren is coming to Waterloo this summer, and you won’t want to miss it!

Join wrestling legend Dan Gable for a night of laughs at Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo on Monday, July 13. This special event is a fundraiser for the Dan Gable Museum.

The evening kicks off with a social at 5:30 PM, followed by the show at 7:00 PM. There will be a cash bar available, and a bundle option of $300 for 8 tickets. Seating is general admission with a limited capacity of 300 guests, so be sure to secure your spot early!

Thank you to Black Hawk Roofing Company for sponsoring this event.
Get your tickets here ➡️ https://bit.ly/40T6Ax0




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

Huge thank you to all our sponsors for their contributions to this weekend's festivities. Your support means the world, ...
06/23/2026

Huge thank you to all our sponsors for their contributions to this weekend's festivities. Your support means the world, and we wouldn't be able to do this without you!




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

Barry Davis and Coach Dan Gable before the 1982 NCAA Wrestling finals. Photograph courtesy of Michael Miller.Barry won ...
06/23/2026

Barry Davis and Coach Dan Gable before the 1982 NCAA Wrestling finals.

Photograph courtesy of Michael Miller.

Barry won three Iowa state titles at Cedar Rapids Prairie and three NCAA titles for Iowa Wrestling. He won the 118-pound crown in 1982, then captured the 126-pound title in 1983. He redshirted in 1984 to make the Olympic team, and came back in 1985 for his third title. He was voted Outstanding Wrestler of the 1985 meet.

Barry was inducted into our Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa in 2003, and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum as a Distinguished Member in 2007.

READ more about Barry-> > https://bit.ly/3hHv1o6

Dan was inducted into our Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa in the Charter Class of 2002 and is the namesake of our museum. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum as a Distinguished Member in 1980.

READ more about Dan-> -> https://bit.ly/2ZJM1Hn




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

Bobby Douglas had a long and distinguished coaching career that includes stints at Arizona State University and Iowa Sta...
06/23/2026

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


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

06/22/2026

Monday Motivation!

Need fired up?! Check out this video to hear Kirk Cousins's pre-game speech.
Listen until the end!


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

1988 NCAA Wrestling 167-pounds All-Americans.1st place, Mike Van Arsdale, Iowa State Wrestling2nd place, Mike Amine, Mic...
06/22/2026

1988 NCAA Wrestling 167-pounds All-Americans.

1st place, Mike Van Arsdale, Iowa State Wrestling
2nd place, Mike Amine, Michigan Wrestling
3rd place, Jim Gressley, Sun Devil Wrestling
4th place, Eric Osborne, Cal Poly Wrestling
5th place, Mike Farrell, Oklahoma State Wrestling
6th place, Dave Lee, Wisconsin Wrestling
7th place, Rod Sande, Minnesota Wrestling
8th place, Joe Decamillis, Wyoming Cowboy Wrestling

Mike Van Arsdale was inducted into our Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa in 2008 and received the George Tragos Award from our George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017.

Read more about Mike-> https://nwhof.org/hall_of_fame/bio/12634

The Friends of Bob Siddens Endowment Campaign is in full swing! 🏆Celebrate the legacy of Coach Bob Siddens, a true pione...
06/22/2026

The Friends of Bob Siddens Endowment Campaign is in full swing! 🏆

Celebrate the legacy of Coach Bob Siddens, a true pioneer in high school wrestling and a mentor who shaped generations.

Help us keep his spirit alive by supporting the National Wrestling Hall of Fame’s mission to preserve wrestling history, honor extraordinary achievements, and inspire greatness.

Your endowment gift is permanently invested to generate ongoing support for the Dan Gable Museum.

🔗 Donate now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/friendsofbobsiddensgift

1996 USA Wrestling Men's Freestyle Team.Front Row (left-right): Kenny Monday, Townsend Saunders, Tom Brands, Kendall Cro...
06/22/2026

1996 USA Wrestling Men's Freestyle Team.

Front Row (left-right): Kenny Monday, Townsend Saunders, Tom Brands, Kendall Cross, Lou Rosselli, Rob Eiter, head coach Joe Seay.

Back Row (left-right): Team leader John Graham, Bruce Baumgartner, Kurt Angle, Melvin Douglas, Les Gutches, assistant coach Greg Strobel.



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

Basement Find of the Week: Ed Banach's 1984 U.S. Olympic Team Jacket 🇺🇸🤼This warm up jacket belonged to Ed Banach, who w...
06/22/2026

Basement Find of the Week: Ed Banach's 1984 U.S. Olympic Team Jacket 🇺🇸🤼

This warm up jacket belonged to Ed Banach, who won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Wrestling at 198 pounds, Banach captured Olympic gold with a dominant 15–3 victory over Akira Ota of Japan in the championship match.

A standout at the University of Iowa under legendary coach Dan Gable, Banach was a three-time NCAA champion and four-time All-American. At the 1984 Olympics, he and his twin brother, Lou Banach, made history as the first American twin brothers to win wrestling gold medals at the same Olympic Games.

Despite competing with the effects of multiple concussions, Banach achieved one of the greatest accomplishments in American wrestling history. This jacket represents not only his Olympic triumph, but also the determination, resilience, and excellence that defined his career. In 2002, he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Read more about Ed --> https://nwhof.org/hall_of_fame/bio_by_name/ed-banach




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

🔥 Dan Gable Asics poster! 🔥In 1972, he turned blood and sweat into gold!Order your poster today-> bit.ly/2YTpyrf
06/21/2026

🔥 Dan Gable Asics poster! 🔥

In 1972, he turned blood and sweat into gold!

Order your poster today-> bit.ly/2YTpyrf

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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