Johnny Valentine

Wrestler

Birthday September 22, 1928

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Maple Valley, WA

DEATH DATE Apr 24, 2001 (72)

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About

Best known for his time in the NWA and WWWF, he was forced to retire in 1975 due to injuries sustained in a plane crash.

Before Fame

He made his professional debut in 1947, in a match in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Trivia

In 2006 he was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Family Life

He was married to Sharon Wisniski until his death. His son, Greg Valentine, also became a professional wrestler.

Associated With

He had a notable feud with Bobo Brazil.