George Hackenschmidt

Estonian strongman and professional wrestler (1877–1968)

Georg Karl Julius Hackenschmidt (Russian: Георгий Георгиевич Гаккеншми́дт, romanized: Georgiy Georgiyevich Gakkenshmídt; 1 August 1877 – 19 February 1968), 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. Hackenschmidt was the only professional wrestling champion who is not known to have taken part in fixed matches, which were pervasive even in his day.

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