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.
Former Iowa State wrestling coach and Hall of Famer dies at 83
Bobby Douglas, a former Iowa State head wrestling coach who made history as the first Black American wrestler to compete in the Olympics, died Tuesday at age 83.
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 …
Distinguished Member Bobby Douglas Passes Away - nwhof.org
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Bobby Douglas, a Distinguished Member inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987, passed away on Tuesday, at the age of 83.
Former Iowa State wrestling coach Bobby Douglas dies at 83
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 - Wikipedia
Robert Edward Douglas (March 27, 1942 – February 23, 2026) was an American freestyle wrestler and coach. He competed as a featherweight at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics and placed fourth in 1964.
Bobby Douglas, Wrestling Pioneer & Olympic Athlete, Dies at 83
Feb 25, 2026 · Bobby Douglas, Wrestling Pioneer and Olympic Trailblazer, Dies at 83 Bobby Douglas, a transformative figure in American wrestling, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2026, at the age …