On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Martin Burns, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Martin Burns was born in Cedar County, Iowa on January 15, 1861.
He died on January 8, 1937 at the age of 75.
Martin Burns was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017 as part of the Legacy wing and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2003 as part of the Pioneer Era wing.
He was a catch wrestler, coach and teacher.
Martin Burns Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameMartin Burns
- Ring Names
- Martin Burns (January 1, 1879 - December 31, 1936)
- Born January 15, 1861
- Died January 8, 1937 (aged 75)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceCedar County, Iowa
- Billed From
- Springfield Township, Iowa
- Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Weight
- 165 lbs (75 kg)
- NicknamesFarmer; The Grandmaster of American Wrestling
- NotesHe was a catch wrestler, coach and teacher.
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (January 1, 1879 - January 23, 1908)
- Coach (January 1, 1893 - December 31, 1936)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYJanuary 1, 1879 January 23, 1908 -
Images History
Jan 1908
Jan 1879 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face January 1, 1879 January 23, 1908
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Legacy (Year2017)
- Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Pioneer Era (Year2003)
Catch wrestling
- 1 World Catch-as-Catch-Can Championship
- 1 American Catch-as-Catch-can Championship
Other titles
- 1 American Heavyweight Championship
- 2 World Light Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- Iowa Sports Hall of Fame induction (1951)
- George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2001)
- International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2021)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2002)