Benjamin Bradshaw

Benjamin Joseph Bradshaw (August 15, 1879 – April 19, 1960) was an American wrestler who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in featherweight category.[1][2] Bradshaw won AAU national championships in 1903, 1904 and 1907. Following his competitive wrestling career, he worked as a printer and tournament referee. Bradshaw would also coach wrestling at the Boys Club of New York in the 1920s and 30s.[3]

For other people named Benjamin Bradshaw, see Benjamin Bradshaw (disambiguation).
Benjamin Bradshaw
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1879-08-15)August 15, 1879
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 19, 1960(1960-04-19) (aged 80)
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1904 St. Louis Featherweight

References
  1. Ben Bradshaw Bio, Stats, and Results. Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  2. "Benjamin Bradshaw". Olympedia. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  3. Benjamin Joseph BRADSHAW Biography, Olympic Medals, Records and Age. Olympics.com. Retrieved August 19, 2023.


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