Douglas Blubaugh won the Gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. In the championship bout, Blubaugh defeated the legendary Emam-Ali Habibi, an Olympic Champion and three-time World Champion. Born in Oklahoma, Blubaugh attended Oklahoma State University where he won the NCAA chamionship in 1957. Blubaugh was named the World's Outstanding Wrestler in 1960 after his Olympic victory and went on to coach at the University of Indiana. Doug passed away on May 16, 2011 at the age of 76.
Habibi
Mar 3, 2011
Oklahoma Coach Jack Spates speaks with 1960 Olympic Champion Doug Blubaugh about his legendary match with the unbeatable Habibi who had never lost. Watch actual clips from the match as Blubaugh talks about the experience.
