SAGE, Gary D. ~ Graceland's Hall of Fame

SAGE

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 8/25/2013 at 15:19:27

HALL of FAME

Gary D. Sage
Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa

Gary D. SAGE was a member of the football and wrestling teams from 1960 to 1964. He earned four letters in football and wrestling as well as a letter in track in 1963.

As a member of the Yellowjacket football team, Gary was as All-Conference selection in 1963 and 1964, and was named to the 1964 All-American Team as an honorable mention selection. As a Co-Captain of the team in 1964, Gary finished the season ninth in the nation in rushing.

Gary also received great success on the wrestling mat as well. In 1962, he finished third in the nation (NAIA) in the 177 pound class and he was second in the nation in the 191 pound class in 1963.

Upon graduation from Graceland College in 1964, Gary taught and coached at Lee's Summit High School in Missouri. In his 30 year tenure, Gary established a wrestling program, and served as a coach for wrestling, football, and track and field teams. Gary was named District Coach of the Year in 1972 for his work with the wrestling program at Lee's Summit. He also earned a M.S. from Central Missouri State University in 1972.

Gary and his wife Alta have two children, Alicia and Greg.

Gary D. SAGE was inducted into Graceland University's Hall of Fame in 1996.

SOURCE: gujackets.com/f/Hall_of_Fame.php

Submission by Sharon R Becker, August of 2013