Gerald Leeman

Gerald "Gerry" Leeman (June 22, 1922 – October 10, 2008) was an American wrestler and Olympic silver medalist.

He won the 1946 NCAA national championship at 128 pounds for Iowa State Teachers College and was named outstanding wrestler of the tournament.

It was while training for the Olympics, Leeman met Lehigh University wrestling coach Billy Sheridan.

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.

From 1943 to 1945 Leeman served his country as a pilot in the United States Navy during World War II.