J.H. McLaughlin

James Hiriam McLaughlin (June 8, 1844 – September 11, 1905) (also known as Colonel J.H. McLaughlin or simply J.H. McLaughlin) was a wrestling champion in the United States in the 19th century. He is generally considered the first American professional wrestling champion.[1] He had a feud with fellow wrestling champion John McMahon.[2] He was born in Oriskany, New York in 1844 and died on September 11, 1905 at age 61.

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References

  1. 1 2 Meltzer, Dave (November 30, 2016). "December 5, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame with 4 inductees". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ Hewitt, Mark S. (June 2002). "John McMahon". Journal of Manly Arts. Retrieved 2009-05-02.


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