Scottish wrestler Andy Wilson won more than 25 national freestyle titles between 1938-54. He was also a fine Cumberland-style wrestler, and at the 1948 London Olympics, took part in the Greco-Roman competition, being eliminated in the second round. He was first reserve for the welterweight freestyle division. A Scottish international, Wilson captained his country in the triangular match against England and Ireland in 1950 and 1951. During the 1950 Dunfermline Carnegie Championships, Wilson was involved in a tragic accident, when his opponent, William Lawrie, collapsed and died in the ring following the bout. Wilson worked at a local colliery close to his Dunfermline home.
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