Joe Savoldi

Joe Savoldi
Savoldi in 1936
Born
Giuseppe Antonio Savoldi

(1908-03-05)March 5, 1908
DiedJanuary 25, 1974(1974-01-25) (aged 65)
Alma materUniversity of Notre Dame
Ring name(s)Jumping Joe Savoldi
Billed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Billed weight255 lb (116 kg)
Billed fromMilan, Italy
Trained byBilly Sandow
Ed “Strangler” Lewis
Debut1931
Retired1950

American football career
Personal information
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Three Oaks
(Three Oaks, Michigan)
College:Notre Dame
Position:Fullback
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Joseph Anthony Savoldi Jr., (born Giuseppe Antonio Savoldi; March 5, 1908 – January 25, 1974) more commonly known by his nickname "Jumping Joe" Savoldi, was an Italian-American professional wrestler, football player, and Special Ops agent for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II.