Tom Jenkins (wrestler)

Tom Jenkins (August 3, 1872 – June 19, 1957) was an American catch wrestler who held the American Heavyweight Championship three times around the turn of the 20th century. He later taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point (1905–1942) and from 1912 to 1943 he also taught wrestling and boxing at the New York Military Academy at Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York.

For other people named Tom Jenkins, see Tom Jenkins (disambiguation).
Tom Jenkins
BornAugust 3, 1872[1]
Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
DiedJune 19, 1957[1] (aged 84)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Tom Jenkins
Billed height5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m)[1]
Billed weight210 lb (95 kg)[1]
Billed fromBedford, Ohio[1]
Trained byLuke Lamb of Cleveland[1]
Debut1890s
Retiredsemi retired 1905 retired 1914

Championships and accomplishments

Catch wrestling

Professional wrestling

See also

References
  1. "Wrestler Profiles: Tom Jenkins". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-05-06.
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