Gene Kiniski
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada — Nov 23 1928• Died Apr 14 2010
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Biography
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…
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Paradise Alley
Wrestler
Double Happiness
Man at Bus Stop
The History of the World Heavyweight Championship
Himself
WWE Badd Blood: In Your House
Himself
Terminal City Ricochet
Commander Crutcher
WCW Slamboree 1993
Gene Kiniski (Cornerman)
Mad Dog Vachon: Wrestling with the Past
Himself
NWA Starrcade 1983
Gene Kiniski (Referee)
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85
Gene Kiniski (Manager)