The Dan Gable Museum Gala is the culmination of a yearlong capital campaign for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. It is also an opportunity to kick off the wrestling season.
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum is a not-for-profit organization based out of Waterloo, Iowa. Its mission is to preserve history, recognize excellence, and inspire generations.
The Gala will be Sat., Oct. 24 at the Holiday Inn Airport in Des Moines, Iowa. Dan Gable, namesake of the museum, will be the featured speaker. Steiner, an NCAA champion under Gable in 1993, and Gray will appear on-stage with Gable during his presentation.
Anyone interested in attending the Dan Gable Museum Gala on Sat., Oct. 24 should contact the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum at (319) 233-0745 or dgmstaff@nwhof.org.
A native of Waterloo, Gable is arguably the greatest athlete and coach ever. In 1972 he won a gold medal at the Munich Olympics without surrendering a point after winning NCAA titles for Iowa State in 1968 and 1969. As the head wrestling coach at the University of Iowa he led the Hawkeyes to 15 NCAA team titles in 21 years (1977-97), compiling a 355-21-5 dual meet record.
“I love that Terry Steiner and his most famous pupil, Adeline Gray, will be in attendance at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum Gala on Oct. 24,†said Gable. “One of the main points of the evening is to enhance our total sport to all. This is pioneer work being done in Des Moines, Iowa. We are laying the groundwork for the future.â€
The appearance of Steiner and Gray comes weeks after the United States women's freestyle wrestling team earned a bronze medal team finish at the World Championships in Las Vegas. Gray earned her third World Championship in dominant fashion, outscoring her five opponents by a combined score of 49-4.
The Gala will be a momentous event featuring representation from all 26 collegiate wrestling programs within the state of Iowa. Numerous Hall of Famers, Olympians, NCAA wrestling champions, and legendary coaches will also be in attendance.
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum is being transformed into a state-of-the-art museum with an expanded wrestling room and training center. Updated interactive displays throughout the museum are in the works, along with a new theater.
The evening includes an update on the efforts to promote the 2016 Olympic Trials being held at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on April 10-12, 2016.
Presenting sponsor for the Dan Gable Museum Gala is Casey's General Stores. Wild Rose Casino and Resort is a corporate sponsor for the event.
Schedule of Events
6:30 PM: Registration, social hour, and silent auction open
7:30 PM: Program and dinner begin
8:30 PM: Live auction
Holiday Inn – Airport
6111 Fleur Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50321
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