Ohio Wrestling Icon, 2x Olympic Wrestler Bobby Douglas Passes Away at 83

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.

Legendary Iowa State wrestling coach Bobby Douglas dies at 83

Iowa State Athletics Hall of Famer Bobby Douglas, who coached the Cyclones wrestling team from 1993-2006, died Monday at 83.

Former Iowa State wrestling coach Bobby Douglas dies at 83

Bobby Douglas, Iowa State wrestling coach from 1993-2006, passed away on Monday at the age of 83.

Ohio wrestling icon, 2x Olympic wrestler Bobby Douglas passes away at 83

BRIDGEPORT, OH (WTRF) - One of the Ohio Valley's most successful athletes of all time has died. Iowa State University confirms that Bellaire-native Bobby Douglas has passed away at the age of 83. Bobby Douglas was raised in Bridgeport, Ohio, where he played football, baseball and wrestled for Bridgeport High School. He would go on [...]

West Liberty Mourns Wrestling Pioneer and Olympic Legend Bobby Douglas - West Liberty University Athletics

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University and the wrestling community are mourning the loss of one of the sport's most transformative figures. Bobby Douglas — a trailblazer, champion, Olympian and Hall of Fame coach — passed away on February 24, 2026. He was 83.

Olympian, World Medalist, Hall Of Fame Wrestler And Coach Bobby Douglas Passed Away At Age 83

Bobby Douglas, 83, a two-time Olympian, two-time World medalist, six-time U.S. World Team member, and National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member for his lifetime accomplishments as a wrestler and coach, passed away from natural causes on Mond...