1960s Timeline

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Dec 26, 2023

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...

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...