What is Frank Gotch's middle name?
Alvin
Frank Gotch date of birth:
April 27, 1878
How old was Frank Gotch when died?
39
Where was Frank Gotch born?
Humboldt, Iowa, United States
When did Frank Gotch die?
December 16, 1917
Where did Frank Gotch die?
Humboldt, Iowa
Why did Frank Gotch die?
Uremia poisoning
What is Frank Gotch nationality?
American
What is Frank Gotch's occupation?
Wrestler
Short Biography
Frank Alvin Gotch (April 27, 1877 – December 16, 1917) was the first American professional wrestler to win the world heavyweight free-style championship, and credited for popularizing professional wrestling in the United States. He competed back when the contests were largely legitimate (see catch wrestling), and his reign as World Heavyweight Champion (from 1908 to 1913) is one of the ten longest in the history of wrestling. He became one of the most popular athletes in America from the 1900s to the 1910s.