Abraham Lincoln: Wrestling Hall of Famer

300 wins. One loss. That’s the legendary record of the only U.S.

President currently in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Before he was "Honest

Abe," Abraham Lincoln was a powerhouse in the rough-and-tumble world of New Salem, Illinois.

At 6-foot-4 with an incredible reach, he was nearly unbeatable. Lincoln wasn’t just a participant; he

was a local legend who once ended a town feud by slamming a bully so hard his entire gang

backed down on the spot. In 1992, Lincoln was officially inducted into the

Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma, as an "Outstanding American."

It’s a side of history we rarely see—reminding us that before he wrestled with the fate of the Union,