Baron von Raschke

Baron von Raschke
Raschke, circa 1985
Birth nameJames Donald Raschke[1]
Born (1940-07-30) July 30, 1940 (age 84)[1]
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)The Baron[1]
Baron von Raschke[1]
The Clawmaster[1]
Fritz von Raschke
Jim Raschke[1]
Billed height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)[2]
Billed weight281 lb (127 kg)[2]
Billed fromRepublic of Germany[1][2]
Trained byVerne Gagne[1]
Mad Dog Vachon[1]
Debut1966[1]
Retired1996

Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1963 Helsingborg +97 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Nebraska Cornhuskers
Big Eight Championships
Gold medal – first place 1962 Ames Heavyweight

James Donald Raschke (born July 30, 1940) is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Baron von Raschke.

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Greg Oliver & Steve Johnson (2007). "Baron von Raschke". the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame - The Heels. ECW Press. pp. 391–394. ISBN 978-1-55022-759-8.
  2. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference Encyclopedia was invoked but never defined (see the help page).