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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Verne_GagneVerne Gagne - Wikipedia

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   t. e. 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 ...

2. www.nytimes.com › 2015/05/01 › sportsVerne Gagne, Wrestler Who Grappled Through Two Eras, Dies at 89

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   May 1, 2015 · Verne Gagne, Wrestler Who Grappled Through Two Eras, Dies at 89 - The New York Times. Verne Gagne wrestled professionally from the late 1940s until the 1980s, when he was well into his 50s....

3. www.minnpost.com › politics-policy › 2009Legendary wrestler Verne Gagne and a tragic tale - MinnPost

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   Feb 19, 2009 · Politics & Policy. Legendary wrestler Verne Gagne and a tragic tale. by Kevin Featherly 02/18/2009. Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society. Verne Gagne circa 1965. Verne Gagne,...

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5. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Verne_GagneVerne Gagne - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   Laverne Clarence " Verne " Gagne (February 26, 1926 – April 27, 2015) was an American professional wrestler, football player, wrestling trainer, and wrestling promoter. He was the owner and promoter of the Minneapolis, Minnesota -based American Wrestling Association (AWA).

6. www.wwe.com › superstars › verne-gagneVerne Gagne | WWE

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   5’11” Weight. 215. lbs. Hometown. Robbinsdale, Minn. Signature Move. Gagne Sleeper Hold; Dropkick. Career Highlights. Owner and promoter of the American Wrestling Association; AWA Champion; AWA Tag Team Champion; 2006 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee. Verne Gagne: Bio.

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   Who is Verne Gagne?

   • Laverne Clarence " Verne " Gagne (February 26, 1926 – April 27, 2015) was an American professional wrestler, football player, wrestling trainer, and wrestling promoter. He was the owner and promoter of the Minneapolis, Minnesota -based American Wrestling Association (AWA). He remained in this position until 1991, when the company folded.

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   When did Verne Gagne die?

   • A victim of Alzheimer’s disease, Verne Gagne died on April 27, 2015, in Bloomington, Minnesota at the age of 89. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

   Verne Gagne - History of Wrestling

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   Was Verne Gagne a good wrestler?

   • Meanwhile, as a collegiate wrestler, Verne Gagne was equally, if not more, successful. As a Golden Gopher, Gagne captured the AAU title as well as winning the Big Ten Conference championship on four separate occasions and the NCAA championship twice.

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   Why did Verne Gagne leave home?

   • Sometimes they left on stretchers. A native of Minnesota, a state perhaps second only to Iowa in its ardor for wrestling, Verne Gagne had been determined to be a wrestler from the time he was a boy. He left home at 14 to pursue the sport, defying his father and turning down a career in pro football for life in the ring.

   Verne Gagne, Wrestler Who Grappled Through Two Eras, Dies at 89

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8. historyofwrestling.com › verne-gagneVerne Gagne - History of Wrestling

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   Nov 17, 2019 · Learn about Verne Gagne, a legendary wrestler, promoter and trainer who dominated the American Wrestling Association for over two decades. Find out his achievements, awards, and legacy in the sport of professional wrestling.

9. www.sportingnews.com › us › wweLegendary AWA promoter Verne Gagne passes away | Sporting News

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   Apr 28, 2015 · Verne Gagne was a legendary figure in professional wrestling history, who founded the American Wrestling Association and won 10 world titles. He also faced legal troubles and health issues in his later years, and passed away in 2015.