Tom Jenkins (wrestler)
American professional wrestler (1872–1957)
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Tom Jenkins (August 3, 1872 – June 19, 1957) was an American professional wrestler who held the American Heavyweight Championship three times around the turn of the 20th century. On May 4, 1905 at Madison Square Garden, he wrestled for the newly created World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship, but lost to George Hackenschmidt. He later taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point (1905–1942) and from 1912 to 1943, he also taught wrestling and boxing at the New York Military Academy at Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, one of his pupils being John Thomas Corley.
BornAugust 3, 1872[1]
Bedford, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 1957[1] (aged 84)
RingnameTom Jenkins
Billedheight5 ft 10.5 in (179 cm)[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 3, 1872[1] Bedford, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1957[1] (aged 84) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Tom Jenkins |
| Billed height | 5 ft 10.5 in (179 cm)[1] |
| Billed from | Bedford, Ohio[1] |
| Trained by | Luke Lamb[1] |
| Debut | 1890s |
| Retired | semi-retired 1905, retired 1914 |
Championships and accomplishments
Professional wrestling
See also
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