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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ken_PateraKen Patera - Wikipedia

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   Kenneth Wayne Patera (born November 6, 1942) is an American retired professional wrestler, Olympic weightlifter, and strongman competitor. [1] [3] Early athletic career. Ken Patera, from a Czech-American family, was strong and extraordinarily athletic, with many people in his family also successful in athletics.

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3. www.wwe.com › classics › wherearetheynowWhere Are They Now? Ken Patera | WWE

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   Learn about Ken Patera's life as a world-class weightlifter, wrestler and villain in WWE and other promotions. Find out how he won the Intercontinental Title, faced Andre the Giant and Bruno Sammartino, and was arrested in 1984.

4. prowrestlingstories.com › ken-pateraKen Patera: Olympic Strongman to Pro Wrestling Glory

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   Feb 15, 2023 · Learn about Ken Patera's life journey from weightlifting champion to pro wrestler in the AWA and WWF. Discover his records, achievements, tragedies, and controversies in this comprehensive article.

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     Ken Patera Shoot Interview - WrestleCon 2024

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     KEN PATERA -From Hockey Pucks to Olympic Glory The Inspiring Journey of Ken Patera

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6. www.cagesideseats.com › 2023/7/3 › 23782415Memorable stories from WWE legend Ken Patera’s unforgettable ...

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   Jul 3, 2023 · Learn about Ken Patera, the World's Strongest Man who became a pro wrestling villain and held the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Read his exclusive interview about his feats, fights, and friends in the ring.

7. www.cagesideseats.com › cageside-seats-featuresKen Patera’s epic 24-hour odyssey from car wreck to riot

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   Feb 11, 2024 · How did the World's Strongest Man survive a car accident, a flight, and a match with Dick Murdoch in 1976? Read the exclusive interview with pro wrestling legend Ken Patera and his amazing story.

8. www.youtube.com › watchKen Patera Shoot Interview - WrestleCon 2024 - YouTube

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   Pat had the honor to talk to wrestling and Olympic legend Ken Patera during WrestleCon 2024 during WrestleMania weekend. Ken talks about growing up a wrestli...

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   Who is Ken Patera?

   • Ken Patera, from a Czech-American family, was strong and extraordinarily athletic, with many people in his family also successful in athletics. His brother, Jack Patera, played football for the Baltimore Colts and was the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks from 1976 until 1982. His brother, Dennis Patera, played for the San Francisco 49ers.

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   When did Ken Patera retire?

   • He retired from weightlifting to become a professional wrestler in 1972. Ken Patera was the special guest on the 100th episode of my podcast Dan and Benny In the Ring. He spoke at great length about his experiences at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, where he witnessed the tragic massacre on September 5th, 1972.

   Ken Patera: Olympic Strongman to Pro Wrestling Glory

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   Who was Patera & what did he do?

   • A world-class weightlifter before entering the ring, Patera was the first American man to clean and jerk 500 pounds over his head and won a gold medal in the 1971 Pan American Games. He was also the second Superstar to capture the Intercontinental Championship, defeating Pat Paterson for the coveted title in 1980.

   Where Are They Now? Ken Patera | WWE

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   How would Ken Patera be remembered?

   • It was an unfortunate incident, though it should not overshadow Ken Patera’s extraordinary athletic accomplishments and the many years of dedication and sacrifice it took to achieve them. Dan Sebastiano asked Ken Patera how he would like to be remembered. He responded, “Well, I gave it my all, no matter what I did.

   Ken Patera: Olympic Strongman to Pro Wrestling Glory

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10. prowrestling.net › site › 2023/04/14Ken Patera on his new book, living with Ric Flair, winning ...

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    Apr 14, 2023 · Ken Patera, the first WWE Intercontinental Champion, talks about his new book, his friendship with Ric Flair, and his time in AWA and WWF. Listen to the podcast interview with JP John Poz and learn more about the wrestling legend.