John McMahon (wrestler)

John McMahon
Born(1841-07-07)July 7, 1841
Bakersfield, Vermont
DiedApril 3, 1911(1911-04-03) (aged 69)
Bakersfield, Vermont
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)John McMahon
The Green Mountain Boy[1]
Billed height5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)[1]
Billed weight190 lb (86 kg)[1]
DebutJune 1861
RetiredMarch 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.

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