Joe Acton
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Joseph Acton (8 March 1852 – 26 June 1917[1]), known by his ringname "Little Joe" or "Limey Joe", was a British professional wrestler and world champion who competed in England and America during the late 19th century. Acton is one of a handful of wrestlers credited with introducing "catch-as-catch-can" wrestling (also known today as free-style), with its roots in old Lancashire wrestling, to the United States. Wrestling under the name Joe Acton, and nicknamed "The Little Demon," Acton was considered one of the top wrestlers of his era.
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Joseph Acton | |
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Birth name | Joseph Acton |
Born | (1852-03-08)8 March 1852 England |
Died | 26 June 1917(1917-06-26) (aged 65) Portland, Oregon, United States |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Joe Acton |
Billed height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
Billed weight | 140 lb (64 kg) |
Debut | 1880 |
Retired | 1911 |
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