Mildred Burke

Wrestler

Birthday August 5, 1915

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Coffeyville, KS

DEATH DATE Feb 18, 1989 (73)

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About

World champion who was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2002. The  NWA World Women's Championship is commonly referred to as the "Burke." She was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.

Before Fame

She made her professional debut in 1935.

Trivia

She won world championships in the NWA, WWWA, and independent circuits. In 2002, she was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. 

Family Life

She was married twice, including to her manager, Billy Wolfe.

Associated With

She was part of the inaugural Wrestling Hall of Fame class that included stars such as Andre the Giant.