About Joseph Reid
Lived 1905 – 1968 (aged 62). Joseph Reid was a British amateur wrestler.
Biography Reid was born in Leigh, Lancashire and worked as a collier. Trained by fellow Leigh native, Harry Pennington, Reid became skilled in amateur and catch wrestling.
In 1932, Reid competed in the freestyle bantamweight tournament of the Olympic Games. He was eliminated after losing two of his three matches in the freestyle bantamweight division and finished fifth over all.
Reid served in the Second World War, and spent time as a prisoner of war in a Japanese-run internment camp. He later helped to train Scottish wrestler George Kidd. Reid's wrestling boots are now on display at the Leigh Harriers athletic club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Reid?
British wrestler
When was Joseph Reid born?
Joseph Reid was born on 17 March 1905 in Leigh.
When did Joseph Reid die?
Joseph Reid died on 8 February 1968.
What was Joseph Reid's occupation?
Joseph Reid was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Joseph Reid?
Joseph Reid was British.
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· DBpedia: Joseph Reid (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Reid. https://biography.guide/joseph-reid-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "Joseph Reid." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-reid-amateur-wrestler/.
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