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26 Mar 2020
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March 26, 2020 Ryan Warner

#112 Dr. Eric Tannenbaum – Illinois Legend, 4x All American

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Dr Eric Tannenbaum is an Illinois legend. He was a 4x IHSA finalist and 3x champ, with Eric’s only loss coming in the finals his sophomore year.  After high school, Eric went to Michigan where he was a 4x All American.  Today, Eric is an orthopedic surgeon.  In this episode we talk about:

  • **The early days: training with Jose, Nathan and Izzy Martinez
  • **The loss that stunned assembly hall
  • **How he met Sean Bormet
  • **The Michigan experience
  • **The transition from wrestling to Med School
  • **How wrestling changed his life

 

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This episode is brought to you by Gable the GOAT Part 2, which is a documentary podcast on Dan Gable. Part 2 covers the years 1987-1993. Unlike our weekly episodes, this is a fully produced documentary.  To listen, go to episode 110 or text “DanGable” to 555-888.