Wednesday, July 08, 2009
A look at George Hackenschmidt's training partners from when he was preparing to face Frank Gotch for the second time. From left to right, Jacob Koch, the former German World Champion, "Hack" himself, Gus 'Americus' Schoenlein, and the crafty veteran Dr. Benjamin Roller. It must have been a good camp, they all look like they are ready to take on all comers.
Labels: Americus, Benjamin Roller, George Hackenschmidt, Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt, Gus Schoenlein, Training Camp
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