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.
