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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 ...

   • Birth name: Laverne Clarence Gagne
   • Children: 4, including Greg Gagne

   • Born: February 26, 1926, Corcoran, Minnesota, U.S.
   • Died: April 27, 2015 (aged 89), Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S.

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....

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   • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Verne Gagne, one of professional wrestling’s most celebrated performers and promoters, has died. He was 89.

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   • "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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   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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   Debut. May 3, 1949. Retired. May 10, 1981. 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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   Nov 17, 2019 · Born February 26, 1926 in the small farming community of Corcoran, Minnesota, Gagne was a standout athlete during his high school years and he earned several state championships in wrestling while also excelling at football.

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7. 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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   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.

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

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   Apr 28, 2015 · 04-28-2015 • 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, passed away...