Frank Gotch

Frank Gotch, hailing from the heartland of Iowa, etched his name into the annals of wrestling history as an undisputed legend. Born in 1877, Gotch’s wrestling journey commenced at the tender age of 17. However, his meteoric rise soon catapulted him into the limelight, earning him a reputation as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.

In 1908, a momentous year for Gotch, he clinched the world heavyweight championship title, a feat that catapulted him to stardom. His crowning achievement came in a showdown against George Hackenschmidt, where Gotch’s incredible strength and unwavering resolve saw him emerge victorious. Yet, it wasn’t merely raw power that defined Gotch’s wrestling prowess; his technical mastery, a repertoire of holds and maneuvers, gave him an unparalleled edge.