Lou Thesz
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Aloysius Martin Thesz, known by the ring name Lou Thesz, was an American professional wrestler and wrestling coach. Considered to be one of the last true shooters in professional wrestling and describ
Thesz in 1953
George Tragos trained Thesz for nearly four years at the National Gym in St. Louis, Missouri.
Lou Thesz tied up with Maurice "The French Angel" Tillet in 1940
Lou Thesz in 1953, managed by Ed "The Strangler" Lewis.
Ed Lewis (wrestler)
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Robert Herman Julius Friedrich, better known by the ring name Ed "Strangler" Lewis, was an American professional wrestler and trainer. During his wrestling career, which spanned four decades, Lewis wa
Lou Thesz
…he received under Santel would help establish Thesz as one of the most dangerous grapplers in the world. Thesz later met legendary former champion Ed "Strangler" Lewis in St. Louis and was encouraged to challenge Lewis to a friendly contest. Although Thesz lost the 15-minute contest, Lewis was impressed by Thesz's…
Lewis in 1947
Lewis pins an opponent, 1929
Wrestling Sikeston, MO 1938 1