Age, Biography and Wiki
Gerald Leeman was born on 22 June, 1922 in Osage, Iowa, U.S., is an American wrestler. Discover Gerald Leeman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?
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86 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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22 June 1922 |
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22 June |
| Birthplace |
Osage, Iowa, U.S. |
| Date of death |
10 October, 2008 |
| Died Place |
Cedar Falls, Iowa, U.S. |
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He is a member of famous wrestler with the age 86 years old group.
Gerald Leeman Height, Weight & Measurements
At 86 years old, Gerald Leeman height not available right now. We will update Gerald Leeman's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Gerald Leeman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gerald Leeman worth at the age of 86 years old? Gerald Leeman’s income source is mostly from being a successful wrestler. He is from . We have estimated Gerald Leeman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Gerald "Germ" Leeman (June 22, 1922 – October 10, 2008) was an American wrestler and Olympic silver medalist.
Leeman was the first three-time high school wrestling champion from Osage, Iowa in 1939, 1940 and 1941.
He went on to wrestle in college for Iowa State Teachers College, now the University of Northern Iowa.
From 1943 to 1945 Leeman served his country as a pilot in the United States Navy during World War II.
He won the 1946 NCAA national championship at 128 pounds for Iowa State Teachers College and was named outstanding wrestler of the tournament.
While at ISTC he also won 2 AAU wrestling championships.
Two years later, in 1948, Gerald wrestled at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England and won a silver medal for freestyle wrestling at 125.5 pounds.
After returning to the United States he briefly coached Fort Dodge High School's wrestling team in Fort Dodge, Iowa but would quickly move on to a college coaching position at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
It was while training for the Olympics, Leeman met Lehigh University wrestling coach Billy Sheridan.
He later returned to Iowa State Teachers College to finish his bachelor's degree in 1948.
In 1953, Leeman replaced Sheridan as head coach and compiled a 161–38–4 record and unsurpassed 80.3 winning percentage before resigning in 1970.
In his 18 years as coach he never had a losing season at Lehigh.
In addition to wrestling, Leeman also coached tennis, soccer, cross-country, and track at Lehigh.
He is a member of several halls of fame, including the University of Northern Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member, and the Glen Brand Iowa Hall of Fame at the Dan Gable Wrestling Institute and Museum.
He was named one of the top fifty Iowa athletes of the 20th century by Sports Illustrated.
Lehigh's wrestling arena is now known as Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall in his and Thad Turner's honor.
Leeman's nickname came from the football field.
"One of the kids said, 'He goes through those holes like a little germ.' Then the coach started calling me that," Leeman said in a December 2007 interview with The Des Moines Register.
Leeman was the second of ten children.
Leeman retired to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he died of cancer on October 10, 2008, at age 86.
