Otto Roehm
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Born on August 2, 1882 in Hamilton, Ont. His family moved to Buffalo, NY when he was an infant.
Passed away on May 1, 1958 in Cheektowaga, NY
Athletic Career:
- Won the U.S. Amateur welterweight wrestling championship in 1904
- Won the Olympic Wrestling Lightweight gold medal in 1904
- Also competed as a welterweight, losing in the semifinals
- Continued wrestling professionally throughout Buffalo and the United States after his Olympic victory. One time held the middleweight title.