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Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski (November 3, 1908 – January 7, 1990) was a Canadian-American professional football player who was a fullback and defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Renowned for his strength and size, Nagurski was also a successful professional wrestler, [1] recognized as a multiple-time World Heavyweight Champion.
Bronko Nagurski (c) vs. Chief Saunooke for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship [34] 9. FKE / MBWC: Bronko Nagurski vs. Fritz Von Schacht February 8, 1938: Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Stadium: 5,081 Bronko Nagurski (c) vs. Fritz Von Schacht for the World Heavyweight Championship [35] 10. MBWC: Jim Londos vs. Joe Cox June 13, 1933: Minneapolis ...
Bronko Nagurski won the title on June 29, 1937. Nagurski was recognized as the undisputed World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion by The Ring magazine. [15] Londos won the title again on November 18, 1938, and retired as the World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion on January 28, 1946. [16]
Recognized by the National Wrestling Alliance as the real World champion. 9 Ray Steele: March 7, 1940: N/A St. Louis, Missouri 1 369 Recognized by the National Wrestling Alliance as the real World champion. [3] 10 Bronko Nagurski: March 11, 1941: N/A Houston, Texas 2 86 Recognized by the National Wrestling Alliance as the real World champion ...
Bronko Nagurski: 1 June 16, 1937 520 Minneapolis, Minnesota House Show 10 Jim Londos 3 November 18, 1938 2628 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania House Show - Vacated - January 28, 1946 - - - 11 Babe Sharkey 1 February 1, 1946 213 Los Angeles, California House Show Billed as champion on arrival. Previously held the Maryland version of the Title. 3: 12
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Verne Gagne shares the record of four championship reigns, with three different partners: Leo Nomellini, Bronko Nagurski, and Butch Levy. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Due to lack of details surrounding various championship changes, it is uncertain which team had the shortest reign; Herb and Seymore Freeman's reign of seven days is the shortest confirmed reign ...
Jul. 16—BEMIDJI — He was Paul Bunyan before Bemidji had one. Arriving 12 years before the town's famous statue, Bronko Nagurski rivaled his 18-foot counterpart with a legendary stature of his own.