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

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   Learn about the life and career of Ken Patera, a former weightlifter and wrestler who won the Intercontinental Championship and the NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship. Find out how he became a villain, a rival of Andre the Giant and Bruno Sammartino, and a victim of a police raid.

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

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   Feb 14, 2023 · Ken Patera was the first American to clean and jerk over 500 lbs. He retired from weightlifting to become a professional wrestler in 1972. Tragedy at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Ken Patera was the special guest on the 100th episode of my podcast Dan and Benny In the Ring.

4. sportshistorynetwork.com › wrestling › ken-pateraKen Patera - The Great American Weightlifter and Professional ...

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   Mar 1, 2022 · If you’re a fan of professional wrestling or weightlifting, you’re probably familiar with the name Ken Patera. But did you know that Patera was also a top-notch track & field athlete? Ken was good enough to qualify for the 1968 Olympic trials in the shot-put, where he placed a respectable 6th.

5. kenpatera.comKEN PATERA: Weight of the World – Ken Patera

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   Read how Ken crushed competition and broke records everywhere. He hurled all Track & Field shot putters to the side. He pushed to the top of the weightlifting world winning countless medals in the Nationals, Pan Am Games and the Olympics – and was the first American to ever clean & jerk over 500 pounds.

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7. kenpatera.comKen Patera – World's Strongest Wrestler

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   Official Autobiography.

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

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   Jul 3, 2023 · Throughout his career, Patera held several titles. His most notable reign came after becoming the second man to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Initially, Patera said Vince McMahon Sr. promised him a run with the WWWF (now WWE) World title in 1977.

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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.

   Ken Patera - Wikipedia

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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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   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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   Did you know Ken Patera was a top-notch track & field athlete?

   • If you’re a fan of professional wrestling or weightlifting, you’re probably familiar with the name Ken Patera. But did you know that Patera was also a top-notch track & field athlete? Ken was good enough to qualify for the 1968 Olympic trials in the shot-put, where he placed a respectable 6th. In high school, Patera couldn’t get enough of sports.

   Ken Patera - The Great American Weightlifter and Professional Wrestler

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