Tony Stecher, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Tony Stecher

American professional wrestler

Date of Birth: 07-Feb-1889

Place of Birth: Dodge, Nebraska, United States

Date of Death: 10-Oct-1954

Profession: professional wrestler

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Tony Stecher

  • Anton Charles "Tony" Stecher (born February 7, 1889 in Dodge, Nebraska, United States - died October 10, 1954) was an American professional wrestler, professional wrestling and boxing promoter and trainer.
  • He was the booker and trainer for his brother, World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Joe Stecher, and later was America's top wrestling promoter.
  • In 1948, Stecher was one of five promoters to back Paul "Pinkie" George in the formation of the National Wrestling Alliance. In boxing, he was a prominent promoter in the sport, particularly from 1944-1954, and is credited with reviving boxing in Minnesota during the 1940s.
  • He is a member of the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame (Class of 2013) and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)

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