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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Johnny_ValentineJohnny Valentine - Wikipedia

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   Retired. 1975 [1] John Theodore Wisniski [3] (September 22, 1928 – April 24, 2001), better known by his ring name Johnny Valentine, was an American professional wrestler with a career spanning almost three decades. He has been inducted into four halls of fame for his achievements in wrestling. Wisniski is the father of professional wrestler ...

   • Birth name: John Theodore Wisniski
   • Children: Greg Valentine

   • Born: September 22, 1928, Maple Valley, Washington, United States
   • Died: April 24, 2001 (aged 72), River Oaks, Texas, United States

3. prowrestling.fandom.com › wiki › Johnny_ValentineJohnny Valentine | Pro Wrestling | Fandom

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   Johnny Valentine (born John Theodore Wisniski,(September 22, 1928 – April 24, 2001) was a professional wrestler with a career spanning almost three decades. He has been inducted into four halls of fame for his achievements in wrestling. Wisniski is the father of professional wrestler Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. He had long running rivalries with Bobo Brazil, Pat O'Connor, Buddy Rogers ...

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5. historyofwrestling.com › johnny-valentineJohnny Valentine - History of Wrestling

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   Feb 24, 2020 · Johnny Valentine was born John Wisniski on September 22, 1928 in Hobart, Washington and originally he trained as a boxer before making the switch to wrestling. His professional debut came in 1947 at the age of 19 and with his blond hair, tanned, athletic build, and cocky mannerisms, Valentine quickly became one of the top stars in the business.

6. www.youtube.com › watchJohnny Valentine V The Crusher Golden Age Wrestling 1960s

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   Nov 5, 2012 · Watch the legendary Johnny Valentine face off against The Crusher, one of the most popular wrestlers of the 1960s Golden Age Wrestling. This classic match showcases the skills and charisma of both ...

   • Date: Nov 6, 2012
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   • Author: Wade Anders

7. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-2001-may-09-meJohnny Valentine; Plane Crash Cut Short Pro Wrestler's Career

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   May 9, 2001 · May 9, 2001 12 AM PT. Johnny Valentine, 72, former professional wrestler whose career was cut short by injuries suffered in a plane crash in 1975, died April 24 at a hospital in Dallas. The cause ...

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   Was Johnny Valentine a real wrestler?

   • Realism, not flash or wasted motion, was the mantra of Johnny Valentine and he was a true master at it. His matches, especially those against blood-enemies like Wahoo McDaniel, Dory Funk, Jr., The Sheik or Bobo Brazil, were some of the most violent, stiff, and realistic bouts that a wrestling fan could hope to witness.

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   What happened to Johnny Valentine?

   • Johnny Valentine, 72, former professional wrestler whose career was cut short by injuries suffered in a plane crash in 1975, died April 24 at a hospital in Dallas. The cause of death was not announced. Born John Theodore Wisniski in Seattle, Valentine in his prime was 6 foot 3 and 245 pounds.

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   How old was John Valentine when he wrestled?

   • Born John Theodore Wisniski in Seattle, Valentine in his prime was 6 foot 3 and 245 pounds. He wrestled in the heavyweight class and won his first professonal match at the age of 19. He had a successful career for 27 years and became one of the biggest stars on the East Coast.

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   Who is Johnny Valentine?

   • "Celebrity Deathwatch: John Valentine Sr., Pro Wrestler Johnny Valentine, 72". Celebrity Deathwatch Mailing List. slick.org. Archived from the original on 2011-01-10. Retrieved 2009-03-21. He slipped into a coma, coming out of it once when his wife was singing. He sang along until he fell into the coma again. ^ "Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame".

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9. www.youtube.com › watchGreg Valentine - How Johnny Valentine Was in Real Life

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   Jun 10, 2021 · Greg "The Hammer" Valentine discusses his father Johnny Valentine and the plane crash that ended his championship career. Streaming now 📺 http://TitleMatchN...

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10. slamwrestling.net › index › 2001/04/25Flair, friends remember Johnny Valentine - Slam Wrestling

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    Apr 25, 2001 · The excruciating pain and discomfort he had been living with for 26 years came to an end at 3:07 A.M. April 24, 2001 when ‘Handsome’ Johnny Valentine passed away from heart failure at 72. As the wrestling world tries to deal with this loss, many of his former colleagues and friends remember him. “Oh God!