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2/12/25 - Abraham Lincoln: Wrestling Champion?

Everyone knows Abraham Lincoln as a towering historical figure, but did you know he was also a literal giant in the wrestling ring? With a 300-1 record, an honorary induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, and a famous brawl that solidified his street cred, Lincoln might just be the most dominant fighter in presidential history.

Gordy breaks down Lincoln’s wrestling career, his legendary fight with a gang leader, and the one man who actually defeated him. Could Lincoln have gone pro? Would he be taking on Jake Paul today? Let’s get into it.

Sources:

• Donald, David Herbert. Lincoln. Simon & Schuster, 1995.
• Beveridge, Albert J. Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1858. Houghton Mifflin, 1928.
• "The Wrestling Presidents." National Wrestling Hall of Fame (nwhof.org).
• Peterson, Merrill D. Lincoln in American Memory. Oxford University Press, 1994.

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