Orville Brown
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Orville Brown (March 10, 1908 – January 24, 1981)[1][2] was an American professional wrestler. He is a thirteen-time world champion and was recognized as the first NWA World Heavyweight Champion in 1948. Brown's professional wrestling career ended on November 1, 1949, when he suffered severe injuries in an automobile accident.[1][3]
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Orville Brown | |
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Born | (1908-03-10)March 10, 1908 Sharon, Kansas, United States |
Died | January 24, 1981(1981-01-24) (aged 72) Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States[1][2] |
Spouse(s) |
Grace Brown (m. 1927–1981) |
Children | 1 |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Orville Brown |
Trained by | Ernest Brown[1][3] |
Debut | 1929 |
Retired | 1949 |
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