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title: "3 Martin Burns Quotes - Famous Amateur wrestler"
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# Martin Burns

(1861–1937)   Amateur Wrestler

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Martin Burns was an amateur wrestler.

## Quick Facts About Martin Burns

Born February 15, 1861

Died January 8, 1937

Profession Amateur Wrestler

## About Martin Burns

American professional and amateur wrestler (1861-1937)... \| Martin Burns, nicknamed Farmer Burns, was an American catch wrestler, wrestling coach, and teacher. Born in Cedar County, Iowa, he started wrestling as a teenager and made money traveling around the Midwest wrestling in carnivals and fairs. As a professional wrestler, he claimed the American Heavywe

##  Quotes by Martin Burns

> [John Shook's experience shows just how important problemsolving is at Toyota - it comes before any other job skill for the graduate…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/martin-burns/john-shook-s-experience-shows-just-how-important-problemsolving-is-at/)

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> [I've certainly long described myself as an activist. But an agitator? Well, yes, that too, I think.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/martin-burns/i-ve-certainly-long-described-myself-as-an-activist-but-an-agitator/)

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[Activist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/activist/)

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> [I have found a beautiful summary of the way I work with organisations, and the values I seek to amplify.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/martin-burns/i-have-found-a-beautiful-summary-of-the-way-i-work-with-organisations/)

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[Amplify](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/amplify/)

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