On August 21, 2013, Wright Thompson published this insightful article about Dan Gable in ESPN The Magazine. It gives a raw and deeply human picture of a man known around the world for his wins on the wrestling mat. The title Thomson chose is apropos of the private side of Gable’s life and career:
He begins, “Wrestling’s most famous winner is taking on one final battle: to save his sport and all he’s ever been.”
“The Losses of Dan Gable” is complemented by family photographs and those of photographer Andrew Cutraro.