Gorgeous George Is Dead
Dec. 26, 1963 - Gorgeous George (pictured in 1948), the golden-haired “Human Orchid” of wrestling who made a fortune in the ring, died of...
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May 17, 2023
An Evening of Wrestling at Madison Square Garden
May 17, 1963 - A crowd of 19,639 persons, some of whom stood, paid $58,966 for an interesting evening at Madison Square Garden last...
Apr 27, 2023
Blood-Smeared Dick the Bruiser Pins Alex Karras in Grudge Match
Apr. 27, 1963 - Dick the Bruiser, his face blood-smeared, won his grudge wrestling match with suspended Detroit Lions football star Alex...
Apr 23, 2023
Dick the Bruiser in Scuffle with Alex Karras
Apr. 23, 1963 - In Detroit today, wrestler Dick the Bruiser (pictured) pleaded innocent to an assault and battery charge following a...
Apr 18, 2023
Rozelle Leaves Door Open for Hornung and Karras
Apr. 18, 1963 - Paul Hornung and Alex Karras can hope for reinstatement in time for the 1964 season if they avoid betting on football...
Aug 4, 2021
NYC Judge Gives Antonino Rocca, Pro Wrestler, Break on Speeding Charge
Aug. 4, 1961 - Antonino Rocca (pictured left), the professional wrestler, received a suspended sentence today after he told Magistrate...
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