Stan Kowalski
American professional wrestler (1926-2017)
Stan Kowalski (May 13, 1926 – October 20, 2017) was an American professional wrestler. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was one half of the tag team Murder Incorporated with partner Tiny Mills in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) from 1960 to 1975.[1]
Career
changeKowalski turned to professional wrestling, debuting as Buddy Marco for a NWA promotion run by Tony Stecher.[1]
In 1970, he went to New York to wrestle in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) as Krippler Karl Kovacs.[1] In Pennsylvania, Kowalski and Bruno Sammartino set a record attendance and gate of $86,000.
Personal life
changeKowalski died of complications from Alzheimer's disease on October 20, 2017 in Minneapolis at the age of 91.[2]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Oliver, Greg (March 21, 2011). ""The Big K" Stan Kowalski gives and gives". SLAM Wrestling. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Minneapolis pro wrestler, WWII vet Stan Kowalski dies". Kare 11. October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.[permanent dead link]
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