Gene Kiniski, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Gene Kiniski

Canadian professional wrestler

Date of Birth: 23-Nov-1928

Place of Birth: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Date of Death: 14-Apr-2010

Profession: professional wrestler, amateur wrestler

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Gene Kiniski

  • Eugene Nicholas Kiniski (November 23, 1928 – April 14, 2010) 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.

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