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He was 76 years old. A native of Ponca City, Okla., Blubaugh was an influential figure in college and international wrestling. He was a three-time All-American (1955-1957) and an NCAA champion (1957) for Oklahoma State. His greatest wrestling achievement was winning the 1960 Rome Olympic Games at 160.5 pounds in freestyle with a 7-0 record and five pins.
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Blubaugh was named the outstanding wrestler in the world for his exceptional performance. His pin over Iran's Emaili Habbibi (an eventual four-time World and Olympic champion) in the fifth round continues to be a memorable moment in American wrestling history.
Blubaugh joined teammates Terry McCann (125.5 pounds) and Shelby Wilson (147.5 pounds) as Olympic gold medalists in 1960. "Doug Blubaugh was the warmest and most sensitive man I have ever met," said Lucille McCann, widow of Terry McCann.
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