Pat O'Connor (wrestler)
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For other people with the same name, see Pat O'Connor (disambiguation).
Patrick John O'Connor (22 August 1924 – 16 August 1990), was a New Zealand/American amateur wrestler and professional wrestler. Regarded as one of the premier workers of his era, O'Connor held the AWA World Heavyweight Championship and NWA World Heavyweight Championship simultaneously, the latter of which he held for approximately two years. He was also the inaugural AWA World Heavyweight Champion.[1][2] He is an overall two-time world champion.
Quick Facts Birth name, Born ...
Pat O'Connor | |
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Birth name | Patrick John O'Connor[1] |
Born | 22 August 1924 Raetihi, New Zealand |
Died | 16 August 1990(1990-08-16) (aged 65)[1] St Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Cause of death | Cancer |
Alma mater | Massey Agricultural College[1] |
Spouse(s) |
Remember Carly Ford
(m. 1953; div. 1968) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Years of service | 1945 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Pat O'Connor |
Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2] |
Billed weight | 230 lb (100 kg)[2] |
Billed from | Wanganui, New Zealand[2] |
Trained by | Butch Levy |
Debut | 1950[1] |
Retired | 1982 |
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Quick Facts Medal record, Men's wrestling ...
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Men's wrestling | ||
Representing New Zealand | ||
British Empire Games | ||
1950 Auckland | Heavyweight |
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