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Joe Acton Wrestler

Joseph Acton (8 March 1852 – 26 June 1917), 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 08, 1852
Birth place	England
Date of death	June 26, 1917
Place of death	Portland Oregon , United States
Residence	England
Height (meters)	1.651
Weight (Kilograms)	63.504

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