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WRESTLER PROFILES
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| Wrestler:
| George Zaharias |
| Real Name: |
George Vetoyanis |
| Birthday: |
February 28, 1908 |
| Hometown: |
Originally: Pueblo, Colorado
Lived in St. Louis, Missouri
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| Marital Status: |
Married to Mildred (Babe) Didrikson |
| Height & Weight: |
- 260 lbs |
| Trained by: |
Al Haft |
| Debut: |
1928 |
| Previous Names: |
The Greek Hyena |
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| Notable Feuds: |
Ray Steele
The Dusek Brothers
Jim Londos
Lou Thesz
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George Zaharias was billed as 'The Crying Greek from Cripple Creek' and 'The Greek Hyena'..
December 23, 1938: George Zaharias married a famous professional golfer named Mildred (Babe) Didrikson..
George Vetoyanis suffered a stroke in 1974 and died in May 22, 1984 at the age of 76 in Tampa, Florida..
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