John McMahon | |
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Born | Bakersfield, Vermont | July 7, 1841
Died | April 3, 1911 Bakersfield, Vermont | (aged 69)
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | John McMahon The Green Mountain Boy[1] |
Billed height | 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)[1] |
Billed weight | 190 lb (86 kg)[1] |
Debut | June 1861 |
Retired | March 2, 1891[1] |
John McMahon (July 7, 1841 – April 3, 1911) was an American professional wrestler who specialized in collar-and-elbow wrestling. He competed from 1861 to 1891, and was undefeated for 17 years. He traveled throughout the world to face the top wrestlers of the day. He competed in several styles of wrestling which included collar-and-elbow, catch wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling. His biggest rivalry was with Colonel J.H. McLaughlin. Toward the end of his career, he performed in wrestling matches for traveling circuses. He is no relation to the McMahon family.