Edward C. Gallagher (wrestling)
Edward Clark Gallagher (September 5, 1887 – August 28, 1940) was the Oklahoma A&M wrestling coach from 1916-1940. With his knowledge of physical principles like leverage and stress along with anatomy he all but invented the modern style of wrestling. He remains one of the most successful coaches in NCAA athletics history. Overall in his wrestling coaching career at Oklahoma A&M his teams went 138-5-4, including 19 undefeated seasons and 11 NCAA titles.
Gallagher-Iba Arena on campus at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK is named after him. Oklahoma A&M was later renamed Oklahoma State University.
Read more about Edward C. Gallagher (wrestling): Early Years, Early Coaching Career, Post-War Coaching Success, Olympic Success, Scientific Approach To Wrestling, Later Life, Modern-Day Honors, Coaching Record
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