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 popularizing ...
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We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Pioneering nephrologist Frank A. Gotch, who used kinetic ...
The style of wrestling that Iowan Frank Gotch popularized across the country is returning to the hometown of the legendary mat figure. The Catch Wrestling Alliance will hold the Frank Gotch World ...
It’s called one of the biggest fiascoes in Chicago sports history. The “Russian Lion” vs. the Iowa farmer at White Sox Park: On Sept. 4, 1911, the pro heavyweight championship rematch between George ...
WATERLOO - The reason for the sport of wrestling's popularity in Iowa has been debated for years. There is probably more than one correct answer. But if asked, many respected Iowa state figures on ...
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum has selected its special award winners for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. The Class of 2011 ...