Verne Gagne
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About
Professional for 32 years, he was a 16-time World Heavyweight Champion.
Before Fame
He was selected in the 1947 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, but, when forced to choose between football and wrestling, opted for the latter.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2004.
Family Life
He was married to Mary Gagne and he had three children named Donna, Catherine and Greg.
Associated With
In 1960 he founded AWA, and briefly headlined Hulk Hogan as the promotion's main draw.
