June Byers

June Byers
Birth nameDeAlva Eyvonnie Sibley
Born(1922-05-25)May 25, 1922
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedJuly 20, 1998(1998-07-20) (aged 76)[1]
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Spouse(s)Sam Meneker
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)June Byers
Billed height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[2]
Billed weight150 lb (68 kg)[2]
Billed fromHouston, Texas
Trained byBilly Wolfe
Mae Young
Debut1944
Retired1964[3][4]

DeAlva Eyvonnie Sibley (May 25, 1922 – July 20, 1998), better known by her ring name June Byers, was an American women's professional wrestler famous in the 1950s and early 1960s. She held the Women's World Championship for ten years and is a member of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. She is overall a three-time women's world champion.

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