Monday, June 15, 2009
| "George Hackenschmidt, Born in Russia, 20th July, 1877 and studied engineering, but on the advice of Count Ribeaupierre of St. Petersburg, took seriously to wrestling in 1897. First big match with Paul Pons at the age of twenty one. Acclaimed champion of the World after a forty-six minute bout. He has defeated such men as Petersen, Jenkins, Hassan, Cannon, McInerney, Munro, and Pierri, and everybody will remember the sensational match with Madrali at Olympia which ended with a broken arm for the Turk in 44 seconds." |  George Hackenschmidt |
Labels: Ahmed Madrali, Alexander Munro, Cigarette Card, George Hackenschmidt, Paul Pons, Russian Strongman, The Russian Lion, Tom Cannon, Wrestling
www.oldtimestrongman.com
All Contents, Including Images and Text, Copyright © 2010 by John Wood and Thunderdome Media Inc., Not to be reproduced without permission, All Rights Reserved
Welcome to the Strongest Blog on the Net!
This is THE PLACE where you will find interesting bits of Iron Game history, lore and training tips from the strongest men of all time.
Previous Posts
Featured Products
Monthly Archives
Not yet a member? Subscribe now to receive daily doses of Strongman history, training tips, and site updates!
Copyright © 2010 Thunderdome Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved