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Wagner, George Raymond(Gorgeous George)
1915 - Born on 24th of March in Nebraska, USA.
1930 - He was married to Betty Hanson.
1940 - He began his career in professional wrestling as Gorgeous George. His famed "Human Orchid"
persona was created in part by growing his hair long, dyeing it blonde, and putting gold-plated
bobby pins in it.
1949 - He appeared in one motion picture, "Pardon My Toehold", aka Alias the champ.
1950 - He won the American Wrestling Association in Boston world title by defeating Don Eagle.
1951 - After divorcing Betty he married Cherie Dupré.
1963 - He died 26th of December at the age of 48.
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