Mighty Igor

Mighty Igor
Mighty Igor, circa 1973
Birth nameRichard Joseph Garza
Born(1931-07-16)July 16, 1931
Dearborn, Michigan
DiedJanuary 7, 2002(2002-01-07) (aged 70)
Detroit, Michigan
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Dick Garza
Johnny Bruce
Mighty Igor
Mighty Igor Vodik
Strong Man Igor
World's Strongest Wrestler
Billed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Billed weight289 lb (131 kg)
Billed fromDearborn, Michigan[1]
Russia
Debut1957

Richard Joseph "Dick" Garza (July 16, 1931 – January 7, 2002), better known as Mighty Igor Vodik, or simply Mighty Igor, was an American professional wrestler. He is a one-time American Wrestling Association World champion. As Mighty Igor, he was frequently billed as the "World's Strongest Wrestler".[1]

  1. ^ a b Shields, Brian; Sullivan, Kevin (2009). WWE Encyclopedia. Dorling Kindersley. p. 206. ISBN 978-0-7566-4190-0.