| Edwin Bibby | |
|---|---|
 Bibby in 1884 | |
| Born | 15 November 1848 Ashton-under-Lyne, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 5 May 1905 (aged 56) Fall River, Massachusetts, United States |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Edwin Bibby |
| Billed height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Billed weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Debut | 1872 |
| Retired | 1887 |
Edwin Bibby (15 November 1848 – 5 May 1905) was an English wrestling champion during the 1870s and 1880s.[1] He was a popular catch-as-catch-can style wrestler in his generation. He became the first American Heavyweight Champion in 1881 with a victory over Duncan C. Ross. During his career he was also known as Ned and Eddie.[2]
- ^ "Edwin Bibby". All About Bibby (hosted on Google Sites). Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ^ "Bibby throws Ross.; Winning a match with the giant-- three out of five falls gained". The New York Times. 20 January 1881. p. 5. Retrieved 25 May 2020.