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    Laverne Clarence Gagne [2] (February 26, 1926 – April 27, 2015) [3] was an American amateur and professional wrestler, football player, wrestling trainer and wrestling promoter. He was the owner and promoter of the Minneapolis -based American Wrestling Association (AWA), the predominant promotion throughout the Midwest and Manitoba for many ...

  2. Apr 28, 2015 · He was 89. Gagne died Monday at his daughter’s home in the Twin Cities area, according to longtime friend Gene Okerlund, a pro wrestling announcer who was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame with Gagne in 2006. Gagne had Alzheimer’s disease. “Verne was one of the pioneers,” said Okerlund, 72.

  3. Apr 27, 2015 · In addition, Gagne had a hand in training several future Superstars, including Ric Flair, Ken Patera, Bob Backlund, The Iron Sheik and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat. On April 1, 2006, Verne Gagne was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. WWE extends its condolences to Gagne’s colleagues, friends and family.

  4. Apr 28, 2015 · RIP Verne Gagne,Verne said stay down and sell until u hear the crowd rumbling then Start shaking and Hulk up and don't sell anymore thx HH — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 28, 2015.

  5. May 1, 2015 · Gagne, who died last Monday at 89, was one of the most celebrated pro wrestlers of his time, known for his quickness and finesse in the ring. “A matador,” the newspapers called him; a ...

  6. Apr 28, 2015 · Legendary wrestler Verne Gagne, who was known for promoting and operating the American Wrestling Association out of Minnesota for decades, died Monday at the age of 89, reports note.

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  8. Apr 28, 2015 · Fox 9 News confirmed WWE Hall of Famer and Robbinsdale, Minn. native Verne Gagne has passed away. He was 89.His son Greg, also a professional wrestler, told Fox 9 his dad was a special man who touc...

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