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Verne Gagne

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American professional wrestler and football player (1926-2015)

United StatesAthletesLived 1926 to 2015 · aged 89
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Laverne Clarence "Verne" Gagne was an American amateur and professional wrestler, football player, wrestling trainer and wrestling promoter. He was the owner and promoter of the Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association (AWA), the predominant promotion throughout the Midwest and Manitoba for many years.

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Teams 2

Chicago Bears
Minnesota Golden Gophers football

Awards 2

WWE Hall of Fame
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

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Connected to Verne 6

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About this person

Laverne Clarence "Verne" Gagne was an American amateur and professional wrestler, football player, wrestling trainer and wrestling promoter. He was the owner and promoter of the Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association (AWA), the predominant promotion throughout the Midwest and Manitoba for many years. He remained in this position until 1991, when the company folded.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2015 · aged 89
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18 languages

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