Lou Thesz
American professional wrestler (1916-2002) · United States · Athletes · Died at 86
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Something wrong?Aloysius Martin Thesz, known by the ring name Lou Thesz, was an American professional wrestler and wrestling coach.
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George Tragos trained Thesz for nearly four years at the National Gym in St. Louis, Missouri.
Lou Thesz tied up with Maurice "The French Angel" Tillet in 1940
Lou Thesz in 1953, managed by Ed "The Strangler" Lewis.
Thesz, c. 1950s
A Jacksonville, Florida poster advertises Thesz
Thesz was a six-time NWA World Heavyweight ChampionAwards
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Aloysius Martin Thesz, known by the ring name Lou Thesz, was an American professional wrestler and wrestling coach. Considered to be one of the last true shooters in professional wrestling and described as the "quintessential athlete" and a "polished warrior who could break a man in two if pushed the wrong way", Thesz is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers and wrestling world champions in history, and possibly the last globally accepted world champion.
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