Joe Acton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joe Acton

British professional wrestler

Date of Birth: 08-Mar-1852

Place of Birth: England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 26-Jun-1917

Profession: professional wrestler, amateur wrestler

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Joseph Acton (8 March 1852 – 26 June 1917), known by his ringname "Little Joe" or "Limey Joe", was a British professional wrestler and world champion who competed in England and America during the late 19th century.
Acton is one of a handful of wrestlers credited with introducing "catch-as-catch-can" wrestling (also known today as free-style), with its roots in old Lancashire wrestling, to the United States.
Wrestling under the name Joe Acton, and nicknamed "The Little Demon," Acton was considered one of the top wrestlers of his era.