Leroy McGuirk

Wrestler

Birthday December 13, 1910

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Oklahoma

DEATH DATE Sep 9, 1988 (77)

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About

Wrestling promoter who worked out of his home state of Oklahoma and was a longtime member of the National Wrestling Alliance.

Before Fame

A swimming accident at a young age made him blind in one eye, but he was still one of the top wrestlers at his college, Oklahoma A&M.

Trivia

He held the National Wrestling Association World Junior Heavyweight Title for more than ten years (from June, 1939 until December, 1949).

Family Life

He grew up in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. His father died shortly before his twelfth birthday.

Associated With

Jack Swagger was another popular wrestler from Oklahoma.