Nick Bockwinkel
American professional wrestler (1934-2015) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 80
Nicholas Warren Francis Bockwinkel was an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure with the American Wrestling Association (AWA) between the 1970s and 1980s, where he was a four-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion.
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Bockwinkel in 1970 wearing the NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship.
Bockwinkel (bottom) following a bout with Buddy Colt in 1973.
Bockwinkel (left) with his manager Bobby Heenan in 1979; Heenan holds Bockwinkel's AWA World Heavyweight Championship.
Bockwinkel (left) wrestling Hulk Hogan in 1982.
Bockwinkel, c. 1982
Bockwinkel (top) applying an abdominal stretch on Jerry Lawler (bottom), c. 1983Awards
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United States
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Deceased
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Lived 1934 to 2015 · aged 80
