William Muldoon
| William Muldoon | |
|---|---|
Muldoon ca. 1885 | |
| Born | May 25, 1852 Caneadea, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 3, 1933 (aged 81) Purchase, New York, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Bill Muldoon |
| Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Billed weight | 192–212 lb (87–96 kg) |
| Debut | 1870 (amateur) 1876 (semi-pro) 1881 (pro) |
| Retired | March, 1890 |
William Muldoon (May 25, 1852 – June 3, 1933) was an American Greco-Roman Wrestling champion, a physical culturist, and the first chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission. He once wrestled a match that lasted over seven hours.
Nicknamed "The Solid Man," Muldoon established himself as champion in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 1880s and over the years gained a remarkable measure of public influence that would continue through his days as a health farm proprietor in Westchester County and his service on NYSAC. Muldoon was a mainstay in New York sports for over 50 years.