Atholl Oakeley

Sir Atholl Oakeley, Bt
Birth nameEdward Atholl Oakeley
Born(1900-05-31)31 May 1900
Rhoscolyn, Anglesey, Wales
DiedJanuary 1987 (aged 86)
Devon, England
Alma materClifton College
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Children2[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Atholl Oakeley
Captain Athol Oakeley
Edward Oakley
Sir Edward Athol Oakeley
Billed height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Debut15 December 1930
Retired1935[2]

Sir Edward Atholl Oakeley, 7th Baronet, of Shrewsbury (31 May 1900 – January 1987), known under the ring name Atholl Oakeley, was a British professional wrestler and wrestling promoter who was one of the pioneers of professional wrestling in the United Kingdom. He was Britain's first heavyweight all-in wrestling champion, and held the title from 1930 to 1935. He became the European heavyweight champion in 1932.

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  2. ^ Lister, John. "The History of British Wrestling". Wrestling-Titles.com. Retrieved 7 April 2015.