Thought I'd share my encounter with the Banach's and Dan Gable. It was in the early 80's so I was about 10 or 12 and my dad and a few uncles were at one of our frequent trips to an
ISU wrestling meet. I don't remember who we were wrestling, but were winning pretty handly. Gable and the Banach's were sitting about 10 rows behind us scouting our team for the upcoming meet. My dad and uncles told me who they were and about Gable's wrestling career and said I should go get their autograph. I mustered up the courage and headed up the steps and asked if I could have their autograph. Gable asked me if I was a Cyclone fan; to which I responded with a quick Yes! He said he'd sign my program on one condition; when
ISU wrestled Iowa I had to cheer for Iowa. I looked at him for a second, then turned around and started walking back down the stairs. Both Banach's nearly fell out of their seats laughing so hard and Gable said "alright kid, come back here".
Got all three autographs on the wrestling program and told my dad and uncles what happened. They all laughed too. I just thought I ain't rootin' for the Hawks no matter who this guy is.
