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Profile of Ed Lewis
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Ed Lewis |
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30th June 1890 |
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Nekoosa, Wisconsin, USA |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia Edward "Strangler" Lewis (real name Robert Herman Julius Friedrich he changed his name because his parents didn't approve of wrestling) (born June 30, 1891, in Nekoosa, Wisconsin - died August 8, 1966 New York). His carrer spanned an unbelievable 4 decades. After retirement, he managed Lou Thesz
"Strangler" began wrestling at the age of 14, apprearing in over 6200 matches (with 33 losses) according to his own notes.
He had perhaps the longest match in the history of professional wrestling with Joe Stretcher which was 5 and a half hours and ended in a draw.
Height: 5'10 Weight 265 lbs. Finisher: varration of the Sleeper Hold
Notable Feuds: Stanislaus Zbysko
Orville Brown
Joe Stecher
Jim Londos
Dick Shikat
Freddie Beel
Jack Leon
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