Danny Hodge
American boxer, professional and amateur wrestler (1932–2020)
Daniel Allen Hodge (May 13, 1932 – December 25, 2020) was an American wrestler and boxer. He was born and raised in Perry, Oklahoma.[1] He was known for being able to crush apples with one hand.[2] He won a silver medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Hodge died of Alzheimer's disease-related problems in Perry on December 25, 2020 at the age of 88.[3]
References
change- ↑ https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=HO003
- ↑ Fairley, Tim (May 15, 2013). "Attempting a reversal: Oklahoma's wrestling greats grapple with the International Olympics Committee to return the sport to the games". Oklahoma Gazette. Archived from the original on October 24, 2015. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
- ↑ Nason, Josh (2020-12-26). "Danny Hodge Passes Away at 88 Years Old". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved 2020-12-26.