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Profile of Ed Lewis on Famous Like Me

 
Name: Ed Lewis  
   
Also Know As:
   
Date of Birth: 30th June 1890
   
Place of Birth: Nekoosa, Wisconsin, USA
   
Profession: Actor
 
 
From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia

Edward "Strangler" Lewis (real name Robert Herman Julius Friedrich he changed his name because his parents didn't approve of wrestling) (born June 30, 1891, in Nekoosa, Wisconsin - died August 8, 1966 New York). His carrer spanned an unbelievable 4 decades. After retirement, he managed Lou Thesz

"Strangler" began wrestling at the age of 14, apprearing in over 6200 matches (with 33 losses) according to his own notes.

He had perhaps the longest match in the history of professional wrestling with Joe Stretcher which was 5 and a half hours and ended in a draw.

Height: 5'10 Weight 265 lbs. Finisher: varration of the Sleeper Hold

Notable Feuds: Stanislaus Zbysko

               Orville Brown
               Joe Stecher
               Jim Londos
               Dick Shikat
               Freddie Beel
               Jack Leon

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