Four former wrestling champions. These men ranked among the world's best wrestlers around the turn of the century. George Bothner (seated left), who will be 84 next month, was lightweight champ in 1910. George Hackenschmidt (seated right), 72, was European ruler. Otto Arco (standing right), 70, was Hungarian titlist and Perry Wiley, 70, was U. S. 115 pund champion in 1897.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
1926 Penn State wrestling team. Coach Leo Houck is seated at left.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Penn State wrestling team. Coach Leo Houck is seated at left.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Penn State wrestling team. Coach Leo Houck is seated at left.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
