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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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   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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   How did Lou get into wrestling?

   • Lou was immediately bitten by the wrestling bug and decided to wrestle professionally. He began training under the watchful eye of the legendary George Tragos, and learned many of the secrets of submission wrestling. He also studied with top pros Ad Santel and Ray Steele and was managed for a long time by Ed "Strangler" Lewis.

   Lou Thesz - National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum

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   How did Ed Lewis help Lou?

   • Unbeknownst to Lou, Ed Lewis called Lou's father, Martin, and told him that Lou was a very talented young wrestler, and he should not be discouraged. So, without Ed, Lou could have given up before he ever started. Ed encouraged and guided Lou's career almost until his death.

   Lou Thesz | IPWHF

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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. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-2002-may-06-meLou Thesz, 86; Former World Champion Wrestler - Los Angeles Times

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   May 6, 2002 · Lou Thesz, a professional wrestler who actually wrestled and was a champion at it for more than three decades, has died. He was 86. Thesz died April 28 in Winter Park, Fla., of complications from ...

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9. 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.

10. www.prowrestlinghall.org › lou-theszLou Thesz | IPWHF

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    Learn about the life and legacy of Lou Thesz, one of the most influential and durable professional wrestlers in history, from his wife Charlie Thesz. Discover how he became the undisputed world heavyweight champion, his mentor Ed Lewis, and his international impact.