Frank Gotch is a true pioneer in the world of wrestling. The first American professional wrestler to win the World Heavyweight Freestyle Championship, Gotch is credited by historians for ...

Sparring for advantage, World Champion wrestler Frank A. Gotch, center, advances on George “the Russian Lion” Hackenschmidt early in their title bout in White Sox Park on Sept. 4, 1911.

But Gotch’s memory is kept alive in Humboldt, home to 5,000 in north central Iowa. The home where he lived and died is still used as a residence. He is buried in a family mausoleum in the town ...

The History of Theatrics in Combat Sports Part II – Frank Gotch vs. Georg Hackenschmidt. Brent Brookhouse. Wed 4 October 2023 19:13 Updated Wed 4 October 2023 19:13 ...

Frank Gotch broke into the business early and had his first match against former American heavyweight champion, Dan Mcleod. He held his own for nearly two hours, something that impressed Dan Mcleod.

Wrestling has been a huge deal in Iowa since the late 1800s. The sport's growth was sparked by Martin Burns and Frank Gotch, who were both farm kids from Iowa.