About Allan Pinfold
Lived 1929 – 2019 (aged 89–90). Allan Pinfold was an Australian amateur wrestler.
Professional wrestling career
After being trained by a wrestler he met in the gym Gilday took the ring name Allan Pinfold (also spelled "Alan Pinfold" at times) in 1943 making his debut against a wrestler called Chesty Bond. He became a regular of the recently established Australian Wrestling Federation that held most of their shows in the Leichhardt Stadium and covered large parts of the New South Wales state. On 18 February 1956 Pinfold and Sherry defeated Morrow an Dowton to win the tag team championship.
Australian Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Allan Sherry
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Allan Pinfold?
Australian amateur wrestler
When was Allan Pinfold born?
Allan Pinfold was born in 1929 in Sydney.
When did Allan Pinfold die?
Allan Pinfold died in 2019.
What was Allan Pinfold's occupation?
Allan Pinfold was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Allan Pinfold?
Allan Pinfold was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Allan Pinfold. https://biography.guide/allan-pinfold/
MLA: "Allan Pinfold." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/allan-pinfold/.
Chicago: "Allan Pinfold." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/allan-pinfold/.
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