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May 16, 2020 Posted by | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Sad to note – wrestling writers

TDR Editor’s Notes : These were two generous contributors to wrestling in their coverage of the sport. Both were great fans of our sport, I am grateful that I was able to meet them at one time and admire their work as journalists. Rest in Peace. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Former Register wrestling reporter Dan McCool dies
Wrestling writer Dan McCool, who was as respected and well-known as the athletes and coaches he covered in the sport, died Monday. He was 60 years old. Tony Hager of IAwrestle.com was the first to report the news. McCool’s wife, Diane McCool, said the cause of death is believed to be a heart issue.  “I would say that he’s about as well-known (in) wrestling in Iowa and across the United States from a journalist point of view as anybody that I know of for this great sport,” said Dan Gable, the legendary former Iowa State wrestler and former Iowa coach. McCool had been a longtime writer for The Des Moines Register in the 1990s and early 2000s, covering high school and college sports. The sports ranged from football, baseball, soccer and swimming. His specialty, though, was wrestling. …. rest of the story at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2020/05/04/dan-mccool-dan-gable-wrestling/3082478001/

McCool was a true legend, and an even better friend
I will never forget Dan McCool.
McCool, a former sports writer for the Des Moines Register who spent much of the last decade writing wrestling books and meeting people, died on Monday. McCool’s death leaves a huge void in the sport of wrestling that can never be filled. Growing up a wrestling fan, I read McCool’s stuff often. He became a role model of sorts from a distance. McCool and I share a passion for wrestling, a love we enjoy sharing with others.
I often heard stories about McCool, how intimidating he could be. When I first saw him at the state tournament at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines back in the 1990s, I couldn’t help but be in awe of the man — and scared. McCool was a mountain of a man, someone you certainly wouldn’t want to be on the wrong side of. I tread lightly when I was around him, letting him finish his interview before I approached a wrestler. I learned a lot just from observing McCool. He was the consummate professional, yet I loved the way he conducted his interviews. He was always prepared and had a conversational approach. It wasn’t reporter interviewing wrestlers or coaches. It was two guys talking about the sport they loved. He shared that passion with everyone he talked to. I really didn’t get to know Dan until the mid-2000s when the state tournament moved across the street to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines …. rest of the story at https://www.thepredicament.com/2020/05/mccool-was-a-true-legend-and-an-even-better-friend/?mc_cid=ffdd6be49b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

Respected wrestling journalist Pat Galbincea of Ohio, 72, passed away this week in Ohio
BY USA WRESTLING | MAY 09, 2020,
USA Wrestling is saddened to hear that Pat Galbincea, 72, retired Cleveland Plain Dealer sports reporter and one of the most respected wrestling journalists in the nation, passed away this week. “Pat Galbincea made a huge difference for the sport of wrestling, not only in Ohio, but also around the country,” said Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling Director of Communications. “Galbincea was an excellent reporter, always making sure his work was completely accurate, and often finding the great human interest stories that people love to read. He had a passion for wrestling, and set a high standard. Even better, he was a wonderful person who was enjoyable to work with and made a huge impact in the lives of others.” The Cleveland Plain Dealer published a wonderful tribute to Pat Galbincea today. Ohio is one of the most important wrestling hotbeds in the nation, and Galbincea was the journalist who told the stories of wrestling athletes for more than four decades. The Plain Dealer: ‘He was an icon’: Retired Plain Dealer wrestling writer Pat Galbincea dies “Pat was a generous soul, a passionate, proud and dedicated journalist and a wonderful ambassador for The Plain Dealer who was known in every community we covered and well beyond,” said Plain Dealer Editor Tim Warsinskey. Galbincea was inducted in the Ohio Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017, receiving its “Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award. As reported by the Plain Dealer, Galbincea had been inducted into the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Hall of Fame this year, but the ceremony was postponed due to COVID-19. …. rest of the story at https://wordpress.com/block-editor/post/takedownreport.wordpress.com/11217

‘He was an icon’: Retired Plain Dealer wrestling writer Pat Galbincea dies
By John Caniglia, The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Pat Galbincea, the retired Plain Dealer sports writer who brought depth and humility to assignments, spent his career covering his passion: high school and collegiate wrestling. In the process, he gained national acclaim for stories that went beyond wins and losses, pins and takedowns. Galbincea, 72, of Rocky River, died Friday afternoon following a stroke. He covered the sport, as well as other assignments, for 45 years at the newspaper, retiring in 2013.
In 2017, he was inducted into the Ohio chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for his work. He was to be inducted into the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame in March, but the ceremony was postponed because of the coronavirus. He twice won national wrestling writing awards. “He was an icon,” said Gary Abbott, a spokesman for USA Wrestling in Colorado Springs. “He set such a high standard for others to follow. Losing Pat Galbincea is a big loss to my sport and to life in general. He made such a difference to people.” Greg Urbas, who has coached at St. Edward High School since 1978, agreed. He said Galbincea was highly regarded as a reporter and as a person. “He loved doing stories about kids who overcame adversity,” Urbas said. “He loved the sport, knew the sport, enjoyed the sport and promoted the sport all over Northeast Ohio. He worked really hard. He would call at any time to get a story.” …. rest of the story at .. https://www.cleveland.com/plaindealer/2020/05/he-was-an-icon-retired-plain-dealer-wrestling-writer-pat-galbincea-dies.html

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