William A. Muldoon (May 25, 1852 – June 3, 1933) was the Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion, physical culturist and the first chairman of the New York State Athletic Commission. He once wrestled a match that lasted over seven hours. Nicknamed "The Solid Man," Muldoon established himself as champion in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 1880s and over the years gained a remarkable measure of public influence that would continue through his days as a health farm proprietor in Westchester County and his service on NYSAC. Muldoon was a mainstay in New York sports for over 50 years.
Muldoon was the trainer of heavyweight boxing champion John L. Sullivan.
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A Civil War veteran, Muldoon gained fame as a wrestling champion. He also worked as a New York City police officer and served as chairman of the New York state boxing commission.
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