Bobby Douglas, Pathbreaking Olympic Wrestler, Dies at 83
5 hours ago · Bobby Douglas, Pathbreaking Olympic Wrestler, Dies at 83 In 1964, he was one of the first three African Americans to compete in wrestling at the Games.
Bobby Douglas, Pioneering Olympic Wrestler, Dies at 83
5 hours ago · Bobby Douglas, a pioneering African American wrestler who competed in the 1964 Olympics and later became the first Black head coach of a major college wrestling team, died on …
Iowa State wresting coach Bobby Douglas dies - The Des Moines ...
Feb 24, 2026 · Former Olympic wrestler and longtime coach Bobby Douglas died on Monday, Feb. 23, according to releases sent by both Iowa State and Arizona State athletics. He was 83. Douglas was …
Bobby Douglas, Wrestling Pioneer & Olympic Athlete, Dies at 83
Feb 25, 2026 · His pioneering spirit extended beyond the collegiate arena. Douglas became the first Black wrestler to represent the United States at the Olympic Games in 1964, competing in Tokyo. He …
Bobby Douglas - National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
Feb 23, 2026 · Douglas also launched the Sunkist Kids club on a long series of national Freestyle championships. He moved on to Iowa State and maintained its great tradition. He was an assistant …
Bobby Douglas, Trailblazing Olympic Wrestler and Coach, Dies ...
1 day ago · Details Bobby Douglas passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazing Olympic wrestler and coach. In 1964, he made history by becoming one of the first three …