He was a champion in Lancashire style wrestling, a six-time British champion, a two-time British Empire Games medallist, European Championships bronze medallist, and represented Great Britain at the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Trained by fellow Leigh native, Harry Pennington, Reid became skilled in amateur and catch wrestling.

[2] At the 1930 Empire Games, Reid won the silver medal in the bantamweight class.

Reid's wrestling boots are now on display at the Leigh Harriers athletic club.

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