Doc Strong

Harley de Witt "Doc" Strong (November 10, 1916 – July 4, 1952) was an American wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle lightweight at the 1936 Summer Olympics.^[1] In 1952, he was arrested for public drunkenness, and shortly after being locked up, hanged himself with his belt wrapped around a cell bar.^[2][3]

Doc Strong

Personal information
Full name	Harley de Witt Strong
Born	(1916-11-10)November 10, 1916 Kendrick, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	July 4, 1952(1952-07-04) (aged 35) Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Wrestling
Event(s)	Freestyle and Folkstyle
College team	Oklahoma A&M
Team	USA
Coached by	Edward C. Gallagher
Medal record Collegiate Wrestling Representing Oklahoma A&M NCAA Championships 1936 Lexington 145 lb