Joe Malcewicz | |
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Birth name | Joseph Malcewicz |
Born | [1] Utica, New York, United States[1] | March 17, 1897
Died | April 20, 1962[1] San Francisco, California, United States[2] | (aged 65)
Cause of death | Heart attack[1] |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Joe Malcewicz |
Billed height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[2] |
Billed weight | 210 lb (95 kg)[2] |
Billed from | Utica, New York, United States[1] |
Trained by | Farmer Burns[1] Herbert Hartley[1] |
Debut | 1913[2] |
Retired | 1938[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]