John Olin (March 15, 1886 - October 8, 1920) was an American professional wrestler. He was a one-time World Heavyweight Champion.[1]
| John Olin | |
|---|---|
 John Olin in Chicago, c. 1917. | |
| Born | March 15, 1886 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | October 8, 1920 (aged 34) Kansas City, Kansas |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | John Olin |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Billed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Trained by | Tom Cannon |
| Debut | July 14, 1904 |
Career
Olin was born in 1886. He started wrestling in 1904 at the age of 18. He was trained by the former European Greco-Roman Heavyweight Champion Tom Cannon. He wrestled his first match on July 14, 1904, against Ernest Roeber.
World Heavyweight Champion
Olin was one of the earliest wrestlers in professional wrestling history and he was also one of the earliest wrestlers in the 20th century. He defeated Joe Stecher on December 11, 1916, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to become the World Heavyweight Champion. He briefly held the World Heavyweight Championship. His reign ended on May 2, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, when he lost the title to Ed "Strangler" Lewis.
Death
Olin died on October 8, 1920, as a result of heart failure. He was aged 34 at the time of his death.
Championships and accomplishments
- World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)