Gene Kiniski
Acting•Born November 23, 1928•Died April 14, 2010 (age 81)•Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Biography
Eugene Nicholas Kiniski was a Canadian athlete who played football for the Edmonton Eskimos and later was a successful professional wrestler recognized as a multiple-time world heavyweight champion. "Canada's Greatest Athlete", as he billed himself for promotional purposes, was born in Edmonton, Alberta. Like Bronko Nagurski before him, Kiniski was one of the first world champions in professional wrestling to have a previous background in football. He is the father of professional wrestler Kelly Kiniski and international amateur and professional wrestler Nick Kiniski.
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Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayNovember 23, 1928
Day of DeathApril 14, 2010
Place of BirthEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
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