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Dale Lewis

1933 – 1997

American professional and amateur wrestler

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About Dale Lewis

Lived 1933 – 1997 (aged 64). Dale Lewis was an American amateur wrestler and professional wrestler.

Dale Folsom Lewis (August 29, 1933 – August 30, 1997) was an American wrestler who competed in the Greco-Roman heavyweight division at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics and later a professional wrestler. He won the 1959 Pan-American Games in Greco-Roman wrestling. Lewis was also a two-time NCAA wrestling champion at Oklahoma.

After graduating from college he became a professional wrestler from 1961 until 1980.

Championships and accomplishments American Wrestling Association AWA Nebraska Heavyweight Championship (1 time) AWA Midwest Heavyweight Championship (1 time) AWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Stan Pulaski (2) and Francis St. Claire (1) George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2007 Georgia Championship Wrestling NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship (1 time) St. Louis Wrestling Club NWA United National Championship (1 time) Championship Wrestling From Florida NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Florida version) 2 times NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time) World Championship Wrestling (Australia) NWA Austra-Asian Tag Team Championship (9 times) - with Bob Griffin (1 time)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Oklahoma
Also known as
Dale Folsom Lewis

People in Dale Lewis's life

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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Dale Lewis's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dale Lewis?

American professional and amateur wrestler

When was Dale Lewis born?

Dale Lewis was born on 29 August 1933 in Little Black.

When did Dale Lewis die?

Dale Lewis died on 30 August 1997 in Oklahoma.

What was Dale Lewis's occupation?

Dale Lewis was an amateur wrestler and professional wrestler.

What nationality was Dale Lewis?

Dale Lewis was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dale Lewis

· Wikidata: Q1157854

· DBpedia: Dale Lewis (wrestler)

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