John Olin

Infobox_Wrestler
name=John Olin
names=John Olin
height=height|foot=6|inch=3
weight=convert|245|lb|kg|abbr=on|lk=on
birth_date=March 15, 1886
birth_place=Boston, Massachusetts
death_date=death date and age|1920|10|8|1886|3|15
death_place=Kansas City, Kansas
debut=July 14, 1904
retired=October 8, 1920 (death)
trainer=Tom Cannon

:"This article is about John Olin. There is also an article on Finnish wrestler Johan Fredrik "John" Olin."

John Olin (March 15, 1886 - October 8, 1920) was an American professional wrestler. He was a one-time World Heavyweight Champion.

Career

John 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 the sports-entertainment 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 Lewis.

Death

John Olin died on October 8, 1920 as a result of heart failure. He was aged 34 during his death.

Championships and accomplishments

* World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)