Earl Caddock

Earl Caddock was an American professional wrestler and World Heavyweight Champion who was active in the early portion of the twentieth century. As the first man to bill himself as The Man of 1,000 Holds , Caddock was one of professional wrestlings biggest stars between the years of 1915 and 1922.

Earl Caddock was born February 27, 1888 in Huron, South Dakota to parents of German Jewish heritage. His family name may have been Caddach, Craddock, or Caddack, but he used the spelling Caddock exclusively throughout his wrestling career.

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