Wrestling Match for the Ages - Hackenschmidt vs Gotch 💪 On April 3, 1908, in Chicago, Frank Gotch (the Iowa farm boy) beat George Hackenschmidt to become the FIRST American World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. Have a great Saturday! 🤝
1908 Ogden's Ltd Pugilists & Wrestlers #16 George Hackenschmidt RC. George Hackenschmidt was first recognized World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. President Teddy Roosevelt is quoted as saying, "If I wasn't president of the United States, I would like to be George Hackenschmidt." Have a great day!🤝