Gene Kiniski

Acting

Born 1928-11-23 · died 2010-04-14 · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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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 Nick Kiniski.

Known for

WCW Slamboree 1993WWE Badd Blood: In Your HouseNWA Starrcade 1983Terminal City RicochetDouble HappinessThe History of the World Heavyweight ChampionshipParadise Alley