Legendary Lehigh University wrestling coach Greg Strobel died Thursday at age 68.
His passing has sparked a lot of passionate response from wrestling fans on social media. Here’s a sampling:
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From a Lehigh national champion:
Lost an incredibly great man today.... RIP Coach Greg Strobel 🧡
— Toi (@toicruz23) October 9, 2020
From the Easton and former Liberty head coach:
Greg Strobel was one of my closest friends and greatest mentors. Coaching alongside him was one of my biggest honors. I will miss not having him next to me on the bench. Amazing human. #RIP my dear friend.
— Jody Karam (@jodykaram) October 8, 2020
From a longtime friend and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes:
Brotherhood is one of the strongest relationships we know. I will greatly miss my trustworthy friend, Greg Strobel, who lived life, loved Jesus, his family and others with a passion. Greg is home now, hearing the words “well done good and faithful servant”. The Victory is won! pic.twitter.com/slSU4Btwk4
— Tim Johnson (@TJKeepOn) October 9, 2020
From a NWCA official and Liberty graduate:
Tough day for the sport with the passing of Coach Greg Strobel. Great coach and a great man. Very shocking and sad. Will definitely be missed. Many prayers to his friends and family.
— Pat Tocci (@ptoc134) October 9, 2020
From the program that produced one of Strobel’s two national champions:
We are saddened to hear of the passing of legendary coach Greg Strobel. A great ambassador, mentor, & even better man. A great honor to share with you one of the greatest moments in NCAA history and your first National Champion Nazareth Alum Rob Rohn.
— Nazareth Wrestling (@NazWrestling) October 9, 2020
RIP Coach Strobel🙏 pic.twitter.com/qafAp7GJcX
From current Lock Haven wrestler and Liberty graduate:
RIP Greg Strobel, one of the smartest minds in wrestling, and also one of the nicest people you will ever meet❤️
— Matt Maloney (@maloneymatt_) October 9, 2020
From an Alaska wrestler, showing how far Strobel’s influence spread:
Never had the pleasure of meeting the man but grew up watching his technique videos and reading his book. A wrestling legend: Greg Strobel RIP https://t.co/z1m6KDoKX4
— Caleb Hopkins (@CradleCity2018) October 9, 2020
Two from a Liberty assistant coach:
An amazing coach, yet even better person! RIP Greg Strobel. 😞
— Mikey Pena (@Pena_Mikey) October 9, 2020
Thankful and honored to have spent time in the same wrestling room as Coach Greg Strobel. We lost a legend, but his ways impacted everyone around him.
— Mikey Pena (@Pena_Mikey) October 9, 2020
From a Becahi graduate and Division II national champion:
Rest In Peace Coach Greg Strobel. A legend in the sport, coach & role model who has helped so many. I first learned of him in “Veritas” about Jon Trenge’s career at Lehigh. I admired him from that moment, I knew what a leader and mentor looked like. My heart hurts from this news.
— Andrew Dunn (@dunnyboi_VT) October 9, 2020
From a two-time D-I All-American and coach:
I have heard so many great stories about Greg Strobel both Domestically and Internationally. Wrestling lost a great one. RIP
— Chase Pami (@ChasePami) October 9, 2020
From people he worked with at Lehigh:
Greg Strobel has so many accolades under his belt as a HOF wrestling coach, but his greatest impact on this world was the person he was. His positivity, even in difficult times, was infectious and he made an impact on so many people across the department. You will be missed. https://t.co/8Px2qLkkTa
— Justin Lafleur (@JustLafleur) October 9, 2020
From a journalist and fan:
My Midwest wrestling roots are showing in that I knew little about this Northwest and Northeast legend. Mighty accomplishments Greg Strobel. RIP https://t.co/IByopVy35u
— Steve Haviland (@Haviman) October 9, 2020
From a local high school:
I learned something every time I got the opportunity to speak with Greg Strobel. He said what he thought in a manner that made u think and take something away. I appreciate that he gave me an chance to work camp, where lifelong relationships were built. #RIPGregStrobel
— Zephyr Athletics (@ZephyrAthletics) October 9, 2020
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