Jess McMahon
The father of Vincent J. McMahon, and grandfather of Vince McMahon (1882-1954) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Roderick James "Jess" McMahon Sr. (October 29, 1882 – November 21, 1954) was an American professional wrestling and professional boxing promoter, and the patriarch of the McMahon family. It is not certain if either he or his son Vincent J. McMahon was the founder of Capitol Wrestling Corporation. While some sources state that it was his son,[2][3][4] other sources mention him as the founder of the company.[5][6][7]
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Jess McMahon | |
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Born | Roderick James McMahon (1882-10-29)October 29, 1882[1] Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Died | November 21, 1954(1954-11-21) (aged 72) |
Alma mater | Manhattan College |
Occupation(s) | Professional boxing and wrestling promoter |
Spouse |
Rose Davis (1891–1958)
(m. 1912) |
Children | 3; including Vincent |
Family | McMahon |
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