Gene Anderson (wrestler)
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This article is about the professional wrestler. For other uses, see Eugene Anderson (disambiguation).
Eugene Avon Anderson (October 4, 1939 – October 31, 1991) was an American professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager. He is best known for being one-half of the tag team the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, first with Lars Anderson, then with Ole Anderson.
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Birth name | Eugene Avon Anderson[1][2] |
Born | October 4, 1939[3][2] Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.[3][4] |
Died | October 31, 1991(1991-10-31) (aged 52)[5][1] Huntersville, North Carolina, U.S.[1][6] |
Cause of death | Heart attack[5][6] |
Alma mater | North Dakota State College of Science[1] |
Spouse(s) | Edith Simpson[5] |
Children | 3, including Brad Anderson[7][6] |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Gene Anderson[3][6] |
Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[4][2] |
Billed weight | 251 lb (114 kg)[4] |
Trained by | Verne Gagne[4] |
Debut | 1958[4] |
Retired | 1985[4][2] |
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He was a marquee performer for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) from the late-1960s, appearing with promotions including the American Wrestling Association (AWA), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW) and Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (ACW).[3][4][6][8][9] The Minnesota Wrecking Crew were named "Tag Team of the Year" by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1975 and 1977.