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.

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.

The Catch Wrestling Alliance will hold the Frank Gotch World Catch Championships Sunday at Humboldt High School. Catch wrestling is a hybrid grappling style that features no timeouts and no points.

Frank Gotch was born April 27, 1878, to German immigrants on a farm 3 miles south of town. He began wrestling for fun as a teenager and for money by the time he was 21. He was trained by another ...