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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 ...
Mar 5, 2009 · Ex-pro wrestler accused in nursing home death. Former pro wrestler Verne Gagne once shared the spotlight with guys with names like Killer Kowalski, Mad Dog Vachon and Baron Von Raschke. All of...
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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 ...
Apr 27, 2015 · WWE pays tribute to Verne Gagne, a legendary wrestler and promoter who won 10 AWA World Heavyweight Championships and trained many future Superstars. Learn more about his life, career and legacy in this web page.
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Apr 28, 2015 · Brian Fritz. and others. •4 min read. Verne Gagne, the founder and promoter of the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and one of the most important figures in professional wrestling history,...
Apr 28, 2015 · MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Verne Gagne, one of professional wrestling’s most celebrated performers and promoters, has died. 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 ...
Verne Gagne was a wrestler and promoter who owned and operated the American Wrestling Association for decades. He won 10 AWA Championships, trained many future WWE Superstars and helped launch Hulkamania in the 1980s.
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