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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lou_TheszLou Thesz - Wikipedia

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   Aloysius Martin Thesz: Born April 24, 1916 Banat, Michigan, U.S. Died: April 28, 2002 (aged 86) Orlando, Florida, U.S. Cause of death: Complications caused by Triple bypass surgery: Children: 3: Professional wrestling career; Ring name(s) Lou Thesz: Billed height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Billed weight: 225 lb (102 kg) Billed from

   • Birth name: Aloysius Martin Thesz
   • Cause of death: Complications caused by Triple bypass surgery

   • Born: April 24, 1916, Banat, Michigan, U.S.
   • Died: April 28, 2002 (aged 86), Orlando, Florida, U.S.

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3. www.wwe.com › superstars › lou-theszLou Thesz | WWE

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   Lou Thesz was a pioneer of wrestling and a three-time NWA Champion. He had legendary rivalries with Buddy Rogers, Billy Watson and Gene Kiniski.

4. www.nytimes.com › 2002/05/08 › sportsLou Thesz, 86, Skilled Pro Wrestler, Dies - The New York Times

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   May 8, 2002 · Lou Thesz, the most celebrated professional wrestler of the mid-20th century and one of the last who relied on physical skills rather than show business gimmicks, died on April 28 in a hospital...

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   How did Lou Thesz die?

   • Lou Thesz, the most celebrated professional wrestler of the mid-20th century and one of the last who relied on physical skills rather than show business gimmicks, died on April 28 in a hospital in Orlando, Fla. He was 86 and had undergone triple-bypass surgery and aortic valve replacement three weeks before.

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   Who is Lou Thesz & why is he important?

   • Thesz is probably one of the more important men in wrestling's history; without him, we wouldn't have as many wrestling moves as we do today. He is credited for inventing the powerbomb, Lou Thesz press, STF, and the German suplex, to name just a few. Thesz was trained in greco-roman wrestling, the type of wrestling you usually see in the Olympics.

   Lou Thesz: The Man Who Made the Biggest Impact on Pro Wrestling

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   Will there ever be another wrestler like Lou Thesz?

   • There will never be another wrestler like Lou Thesz. He had the talent to get butts in the seats, during a time when wrestling was not considered to be the best sport to watch. Baseball was one of the most popular sports, along with football and boxing.

   Lou Thesz: The Man Who Made the Biggest Impact on Pro Wrestling

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   When did Lou Thesz become a professional wrestler?

   • Lou Thesz in 1953, managed by Ed "The Strangler" Lewis. Between 1949 and 1956, Thesz set out to unify all the existing world titles into the National Wrestling Alliance Worlds Heavyweight Championship.

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6. nwhof.org › hall_of_fame › bio_by_nameLou Thesz - National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Lou Thesz, one of the most influential and popular wrestlers of all time. He won the NWA world title six times, toured the world, and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1999.

7. bleacherreport.com › articles › 256185-the-man-whoLou Thesz: The Man Who Made the Biggest Impact on Pro ...

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   Sep 17, 2009 · Learn about Lou Thesz, the grandfather of professional wrestling, who invented many moves, had the longest World Championship reign, and carried the NWA promotion. He was a fan favorite, a classy individual, and a wrestling legend who shaped the sport.

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9. slamwrestling.net › index › 2016/04/24Lou Thesz at 100: So many stories - Slam Wrestling

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   Apr 24, 2016 · Lou Thesz was a legendary wrestler who won seven world titles and influenced many others. Read the recollections of Scott Casey, Gene Kiniski, Nick Bockwinkel, Don Leo Jonathan, Bob Roop, Ted Tourtas, Mark Lewin and Paul DeMarco.

10. historyofwrestling.com › lou-theszLou Thesz - History of Wrestling

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    Dec 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Lou Thesz, the single greatest professional wrestling champion of all time. From his early training by legendary shooters to his unification of various World titles, from his legendary matches with Rikidozan to his worldwide fame and popularity, from his Hall of Fame induction to his legacy as a living legend.