About
Known as The Animal, his professional career spanned from 1967 to 1988, with occasional guest appearances after his retirement.
Before Fame
He played football at Michigan State University, before pursuing wrestling coaching, which led to a performance career.
Trivia
In 2005, he was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Family Life
He married Pat Steele in 1956.
Associated With
He was featured in the Tim Burton movie Ed Wood.
