The Strange Tale of Abraham Lincoln, Star Wrestler

The legend of Lincoln the fighter started after his death, but how much is true?

History & Culture The Strange Tale of Abraham Lincoln, Star Wrestler When Abraham Lincoln began to rise in politics in the late 1850s, stories circulated that he had been a very capable wrestler in his youth. After his death, the story became a legend, but how much is true? READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE 5 Strange Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy Theories 9 Inspiring Quotes From Abraham Lincoln Quiz: How Well Do You Know Our American Presidents? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.