Gene Kiniski

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.
Details
Details
Date of Birth
Nov 23, 1928
Place of Birth
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Date of Death
Apr 14, 2010
Age
81
Known For
Acting
Also Known As
Big Thunder
Canada's Greatest Athlete
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