Georg Karl Julius Hackenschmidt, known in English-language publications as George Hackenschmidt, was an Estonian strongman, amateur and professional wrestler, writer, and sports philosopher. He is recognized as professional wrestling's first world heavyweight champion.
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Hackenschmidt, ca. 1900
Hackenschmidt on a press photo (1900)
Hackenschmidt and Jenkins on the front page of the Daily Mirror, July 2, 1904
Frank Gotch vs. George Hackenschmidt in their rematch at Comiskey Park (September 4, 1911)
Georg Hackenschmidt vs. Joe Rogers on the cover of Tatler magazine
Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt in 1911Awards 2
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Mitsuharu MisawaAlso won Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
Curt HennigAlso won WWE Hall of Fame
Torrie WilsonAlso won WWE Hall of Fame
Terry FunkAlso won Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
Bruno SammartinoAlso won Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
Diamond Dallas PageAlso won WWE Hall of FameAbout this person
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1877 to 1968 · aged 90
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