Edwin Bibby
Edwin Bibby (15 November 1848 – 5 May 1905) was an English wrestling champion during the 1870s and 1880s. He was a popular catch-as-catch-can style wrestler in his generation. He became the first American Heavyweight Champion in 1881 with a victory over Duncan C. Ross. During his career he was also known as Ned and Eddie.
| Edwin Bibby | |
|---|---|
Bibby in 1884 | |
| Born | 15 November 1848 Ashton-under-Lyne, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 5 May 1905 (aged 56) Fall River, Massachusetts, United States |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Edwin Bibby |
| Billed height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Billed weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Debut | 1872 |
| Retired | 1887 |
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