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Joe Stecher (April 4, 1893 – March 29, 1974), sometimes spelled Joe Stetcher, was an American professional wrestler and three-time World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. Known for his ferocity, tremendous leg strength and extensive knowledge of the sport, Stecher is considered to be one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
May 27, 2020 · Nebraska’s Joe Stecher was one of the top young grapplers of the day and after amassing an impressive collection of victories throughout the Midwest and Western states, Stecher came to national prominence on July 5, 1915.
Born on April 5, 1896 , in Dodge, Nebraska , Joe Stecher is generally regarded as one of the four or five greatest wrestlers of all time. He was just twenty years old when, as a virtual unknown, he upset Charley Cutler in Omaha to win the world title on July 4, 1915 .
Stecher had compiled a record of 60-0 as a professional, while Caddock was 79--0 overall, combining his 53 amateur wins with 26 pro victories. Stecher was the larger man at 6’1” in height and 208 pounds to Caddock’s 5’10” and 188 pounds. DONATE NOW.
Mar 30, 1974 · CLOUD, Minn., March 29 (AP)—Joe Stecher, a former world heavyweight wrestling champion, died at Veterans Hospital here this week. He was 80 years old. Stecher had been forced to retire from...
Leading Wrestling historian and author, Mike Chapman delivers a speech on the life, and cultural legacy of Catch Wrestling world champion, Joe Stecher in his...
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That date marks the day that the unassuming 22 year-old Stecher defeated Charlie Cutler for the World championship in what was, at that time, one of the premier wrestling cities in the country, Omaha, Nebraska.
