But for all that, even Dan Gable wasn't perfect. As a wrestler, he lost his final college match, to Larry Owings of Washington in the NCAA finals, 13-11. Wrestling prepares a person to fight the game of life. When he wins, he must show quiet pride and modesty. When he loses, the responsibility is his.
Wrestling is a true sport.
No other sport requires more sacrifice then wrestling. The individual, through self-denial, offers more of his character than can ever be explained here. It is something he carries with him throughout life, and through every trial, test, and tribulation. Wrestling was highly valued as a form of military exercise without weapons. There were two distinct versions of the game, differing according to the holds and the methods of deciding the victor.