Johnny DeFazio
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| Johnny DeFazio | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 30, 1940[ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Johnny DeFazio |
| Debut | 1960s |
| Retired | 1980s |
Johnny DeFazio (November 30, 1940 – February 26, 2021)Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Professional wrestling career
DeFazio was a fan favorite and was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. He wrestled for the old
United Steelworkers of America (he was the union's director in Pennsylvania) and was an Allegheny County
councilman from 1999 until 2019.
Death
Johnny DeFazio died on February 26, 2021.[1][2][3][4][5]
Championships
References
- ^ a b Greer, Jamie (February 26, 2021). "Former WWWF Star "Jumping" Johnny DeFazio Passes Away at 80". Last Word on Sports. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ a b Madden, Mark (February 27, 2021). "Mark Madden's Hot Take: Stars like 'Jumping Johnny' DeFazio made 'Studio Wrestling' must-see TV". TribLIVE. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ a b "John DeFazio, former Allegheny County Council president, has died". WTAE. February 26, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ a b "Former WWWF Star 'Jumping' Johnny DeFazio Passes Away". Heel By Nature. February 26, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ a b Lafferriere, Nicolas (February 27, 2021). "Muere "Jumping" Johnny DeFazio a los 80 años" ["Jumping" Johnny DeFazio dies at 80]. Solowrestling (in Spanish). Retrieved August 20, 2021.
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