Joe Malcewicz

Joe Malcewicz
Birth nameJoseph Malcewicz
Born(1897-03-17)March 17, 1897[1]
Utica, New York, United States[1]
DiedApril 20, 1962(1962-04-20) (aged 65)[1]
San Francisco, California, United States[2]
Cause of deathHeart attack[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Joe Malcewicz
Billed height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[2]
Billed weight210 lb (95 kg)[2]
Billed fromUtica, New York, United States[1]
Trained byFarmer Burns[1]
Herbert Hartley[1]
Debut1913[2]
Retired1938[2]

Joseph Malcewicz (March 17, 1897 – April 20, 1962) was an American professional wrestler and a promoter.[1] He is an overall three-time world champion under different incarnations and recognitions.[2]

Nicknamed the "Utica Panther", Malcewicz is acknowledged for his contributions to professional wrestling in San Francisco, during his time as a promoter of NWA San Francisco.[1] Malcewicz is a charter member of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.[3]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Johnson, Steve (March 25, 2015). "The legacy of Joe Malcewicz". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Tim Hornbaker (2017). Legends of Pro Wrestling: 150 Years of Headlocks, Body Slams, and Piledrivers. Skyhorse Publishing. pp. 71–72. ISBN 978-1-61321-875-4.
  3. ^ Oliver, Greg (November 26, 2014). "Professional wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2015 announced". Slam Wrestling. Retrieved October 16, 2020.