"THE RUSSIAN LION" HACKENSCHMIDT (Georg Karl Julius, 1877-1968, Estonian Strongman, Wrestler, Author and Sport's Philosopher)

Fine Signature with the place and date on a card, 5" x 3", Cambridge, 29th September

Hackenschmidt is recognized as professional wrestling's first world heavyweight champion. He started his professional career in Reval in the Governorate of Estonia but lived most of his life in London, where he gained the nickname of "The Russian Lion". He is believed to be the creator of the professional wrestling version of the bear hug as well as the person who popularised the hack squat, a deadlift with arms behind the body.

Item Date:  1934

Stock No:  40334