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  • Minnesota pro wrestling legend Verne Gagne dies at 89

    04/28/2015 5:05:03 AM PDT · by TurboZamboni · 38 replies
    Pioneer Press ^ | 4-28-16 | Jaime DeLage
    In this from 1998, Vern Gagne is shown in his Edina home with his championship belt, circa 1960. Gagne, who died Monday, April 27, 2015, fostered the business of entertainment wrestling in Minnesota through his American Wrestling Association. (File photo) Minnesota pro wrestling legend Verne Gagne has died, the WWE announced Monday night. He was 89. Gagne, of Robbinsdale, was a University of Minnesota wrestler and competed in the 1948 Olympics before turning to pro wrestling in 1950. He joined the America Wrestling Association in 1960 and eventually became sole owner of the Minneapolis-based association. "Sad to hear my longtime...
  • Wrestling legend Verne Gagne investigated in death of man, 97

    02/19/2009 7:49:42 AM PST · by WOBBLY BOB · 68 replies · 2,494+ views
    pioneer press ^ | 2-19-09 | staff
    Minnesota wrestling legend Verne Gagne is under investigation in the death of a fellow resident at a Bloomington care facility, a local television station is reporting. Police said Gagne, 82, threw his roommate, Helmut R. Gutmann, 97, to the floor on Jan. 26, breaking his leg and injuring his head, according to KMSP-TV. Gutmann was treated for his injuries, but was later rehospitalized, the station said. He died Saturday.