George Grant
American professional wrestler
About George Grant
Lived 1926 – 2010 (aged 83). George Grant was a wrestler.
Career Sheffield began wrestling during the 1940s, and was best known for using the "Gorgeous George" gimmick, made popular by George Wagner. A creation of promoter Jack Pfefer, he has often been accused of being a copycat of Wagner's gimmick.
Following his retirement from professional wrestling, he became an evangelical preacher.
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Winner (wager)Loser (wager)LocationEventDateNotesGypsy Joe (ringlets) George Grant (hair) Estevan, Saskatchewan Live event
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Who was George Grant?
American professional wrestler (1925–2010)
When was George Grant born?
George Grant was born on 14 August 1926.
When did George Grant die?
George Grant died on 21 April 2010.
What was George Grant's occupation?
George Grant was a wrestler.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Grant. https://biography.guide/george-grant-wrestler/
MLA: "George Grant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-grant-wrestler/.
Chicago: "George Grant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-grant-wrestler/.
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