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Ultimate History of Pro Wrestling - A Time Line of Every Major Event in Pro Wrestling History - 1843
The following is taken from Author and Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Historian Karl Stern’s book DragonKingKarl’s Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus.
1843:
06-05-1843: Henry Moses “H.M.” Dufur was born in Richford, VT.
06-29-1843: In Richmond, VA, Professor Carton (unknown first name) opens a boxing and wrestling gym. Professor Carton is described as a small man but capable of defeating multiple men at once.
