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Ed Lewis

American professional wrestler (1890-1966) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 76

Robert Herman Julius Friedrich, better known by the ring name Ed "Strangler" Lewis, was an American professional wrestler and trainer. During his wrestling career, which spanned four decades, Lewis was a four-time World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion and overall recognized officially as a five-time world champion.

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Awards

WWE Hall of Fame
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

About this person

Considered to be one of the most iconic and recognizable sports stars of the 1920s, often alongside boxer Jack Dempsey and baseball player Babe Ruth, Lewis notably wrestled in over 6,000 matches and lost only 32 of them.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1966 · aged 76

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