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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 ...

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

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   May 1, 2015 · 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...

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   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.

5. apnews.com › obituaries-8ea9dc113097416b8ff591bbWrestling legend Verne Gagne dies at age 89 | AP News

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   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 ...

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   Who is Verne Gagne?

   • Look back on the amazing life and WWE Hall of Fame career of sports-entertainment icon Verne Gagne. WWE is saddened to learn that Verne Gagne, one of sports-entertainment’s most celebrated performers and promoters, has passed away at the age of 89. Photos from Gagne's legendary career | Watch Gagne in action

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   Is Verne Gagne dead or still alive?

   • "Verne Gagne returns to screen in 'The Wrestler' ". Star Tribune. ^ Powell, Jason. "AWA legend Verne Gagne dead at age 89". prowrestling.net. Retrieved April 28, 2015. ^ "Breaking News: wrestling legend, Observer first year Hall of Famer Verne Gagne passes away at 89". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. April 27, 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2015.

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   Where did Verne Gagne grow up?

   • Verne Gagne (born LaVerne Gagne) grew up on a farm in Corcoran, Minnesota. He left home at the age of 14 after his mother died. Verne went to Robbinsdale High School and excelled in football, baseball and wrestling, winning district, regional and state championships in high school wrestling, as well as being named to the All-State Football Team.

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   Is Verne Gagne in the WWE Hall of Fame?

   • 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. WWE is saddened to learn that Verne Gagne, one of sports-entertainment’s most celebrated performers and promoters, has passed away at the age of 89.

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

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   Apr 28, 2015 · Verne Gagne, the founder and promoter of the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and one of the most important figures in professional wrestling history, passed away on Monday night at...

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   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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   Laverne Clarence "Verne" Gagne ( February 26, 1926 – April 27, 2015) was a former American professional wrestler, football player, pro wrestling trainer, and wrestling promoter.

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