William Muldoon
American wrestler (1852–1933) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Muldoon (May 25, 1852 – June 3, 1933)[1] was an American Greco-Roman Wrestling champion, a physical culturist, and the first chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission. He once wrestled a match that lasted over seven hours.
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William Muldoon | |
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Born | May 25, 1852 Caneadea, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 3, 1933 (aged 81) Purchase, New York, U.S. |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Bill Muldoon |
Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Billed weight | 192–212 lb (87–96 kg) |
Debut | 1870 (amateur) 1876 (semi-pro) 1881 (pro) |
Retired | March, 1890 |
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Nicknamed "The Solid Man,"[2] Muldoon established himself as champion in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 1880s and over the years gained a remarkable measure of public influence that would continue through his days as a health farm proprietor in Westchester County and his service on NYSAC. Muldoon was a mainstay in New York sports for over 50 years.