George Gordienko, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Gordienko

Canadian professional wrestler and artist

Date of Birth: 07-Jan-1928

Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Date of Death: 13-May-2002

Profession: painter, professional wrestler

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

George Gordienko (January 7, 1928 – May 13, 2002) was a Canadian professional wrestler and artist.
Born of first generation Ukrainian and Cossack-Canadian parents in North Winnipeg, Manitoba, by age 17 Gordienko had received numerous awards for his physical prowess.
He wrestled from 1946 to 1976 and was, according to Lou Thesz and other experts, one of the top legitimate wrestlers in the world.
He was rated the best heavyweight wrestler in the UK in 1963, and in 1970, won the annual Royal Albert Hall tournament in London.
After his retirement he became a successful artist.