In 1964, he was one of the first three African Americans to compete in wrestling at the Games. He went on to have a distinguished coaching career.
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Mar 13, 2026
Bobby Douglas, Pathbreaking Olympic Wrestler, Dies at 83
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By Jeré Longman
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