Abe Zvonkin
Hamilton Flying Wildcats | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
|---|---|
| CFL All-Star | 1934 |
| Honors | Grey Cup Champion - 1943 |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Athletics
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Representing  Canada
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| British Empire Games | ||
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1930 Hamilton | Discus throw |
Abe Zvonkin (March 6, 1910 – August 22, 2002) was a Canadian track and field athlete, an all-star and Grey Cup champion Canadian football player and professional wrestler. He was born in New York City, United States and died in Hamilton, Ontario.
Personal life
Abe Zvonkin was born in
Athletics
While Zvonkin was born in
Canadian Football
Zvonkin began his football career in 1933 with the
Professional wrestling career
After being influenced by Whipper Billy Watson, Zvorkin made his professional wrestling debut on March 24, 1944, defeating Al Dunlop.[1] From the beginning Zvonkin played the heel (wrestling term for those who play the "bad guys"), thriving in the role.[1] Over the years Zvonkin wrestled under a number of different identities or ring names, including masked characters Mr. X and the Purple Phantom. He also worked as "Mr. E" as well as under his real name, playing off his Russian heritage.[1] Zvonkin retired in 1961.
Championships and accomplishments
- Stampede Wrestling
- Alberta Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jim Henry[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Oliver, Greg (March 1, 2005). "Abe Zvonkin: Football, wrestling, dogs". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ^ "Commonwealth Games Medalists - Athletics (Men)". GBR Athletics. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ^ CFLAPEDIA entry: Abe Zvonkin
- ^ "Alberta Tag Team Title". Wrestling-Titles.com. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
External links
- obsessedwithwrestling.com
- Abe Zvonkin at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)