Ted Grant was a heavyweight boxing champion in the 1930's. He became a fugitive when mobsters framed him for murder in the ring. Ted donned a black costume and adopting the name Wildcat, using his combat skills to beat a confession out of the men who framed him. Wildcat decided to remain in costume and focused his attention on mob-related crime. In his civilian identity, Ted Grant has operated a gym and trained Batman, Black Canary and Catwoman in hand-to-hand combat arts.