For 73 years of his 91 years, Don Pittman carried a certain sorrow through his life. For 73 years of his 91 years, Don Pittman carried a certain sorrow through his life. Not that he let it stop him from accomplishing a great deal. After serving in the military in World War II, Pittman went on to become a Hall of Fame wrestling coach at Danville and Champaign Central. But losing his older brother, Dick, in the battle of Iwo Jima, stuck with him. read more