Ski Hi Lee

Ski Hi Lee
Birth nameRobert E. Leedy[1][2]
Born(1921-02-09)9 February 1921[1]
Toronto, Ontario, Canada[2]
DiedMay 31, 1974(1974-05-31) (aged 53)[3]
London, England, United Kingdom[3]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Bob Lee[4]
Hi Lee[4]
Jack Lee[4]
Robert E. Lee[4]
Ski Hi Lee[1]
Sky High Lee[5]
Sky Hi Lee[2]
Sky Hy Lee[6][7]
Tiny Lee[4]
Billed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)[8][9] - 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)[10]
Billed weight280 lb (130 kg)[11] - 300 lb (140 kg)[1][12][13]
Billed fromEl Paso, Texas, United States[14][15]
Houston, Texas, United States[16]
Toronto, Ontario, Canada[17][18][19]
Debut1944[1]
Retiredc.1968[4]

Robert E. Leedy (9 February 1921 – 31 May 1974) was a Canadian professional wrestler, boxer and actor, better known by his ring name, Ski Hi Lee (also spelled Sky Hi Lee, Sky High Lee, and Sky Hy Lee).[1][2][5][6][7] Known for his great height and strength, he was described as the tallest professional wrestler of his era[20][21][22] and as "among the roughest in the business".[23]

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