# William Muldoon: Civil War Fraud - 1000 Hours

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Published: 2026-06-21T16:01:31+00:00
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## Resource

I we have now reached 100 hours of podcast time about the pioneer era of pro wrestling. After finishing my book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus and the timeline of the pioneer era of pro wrestling, we now move on to new research. Respected author and academic Scott Beekman recently released a book on the life of wrestling pioneer legend William Muldoon, and we begin reviewing that book. Early on, it is revealed that William Muldoon flat out made up his Civil War record and stole the valor of his deceased brother. Learn all about it on this episode of 1000 Hours by author and historian Karl Stern. YOU CONTROL THIS SERIES! It will only run as long as it is supported. In order to get another hour of 1000 hours we need a new Patreon supporter at any level or a cash donation via the front page of WhenItWasCool.com to either PayPal or CashApp (Please put "1000" in the note). As soon as it is received, I will produce a new hour. Presently, we are funded up to hour 130.

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