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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jim_LondosJim Londos - Wikipedia

    Christos Theofilou (Greek: Χρήστος Θεοφίλου; January 2, 1894 – August 19, 1975), better known as "The Golden Greek" Jim Londos (Greek: Τζιμ Λόντος), was a Greek American professional wrestler. Londos was one of the most popular stars on the professional wrestling circuit in the 1930s and 1940s.

  2. Feb 1, 2022 · Londos was the premier attraction in wrestling for around three decades, spanning from the mid-1920s to the early 1950s when he retired. A member of the WoN and WWE Hall of Fame, Londos' contributions have largely been forgotten by wrestling fans, but he was a truly revolutionary figure.

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  3. None of those jobs were for “The Golden Greek” Jim Londos. One of the most popular stars on the professional wrestling circuit in the 1930s and 1940s, Londos achieved immense popularity by flaunting his good looks and chiseled physique while targeting the ugliest wrestlers he could find.

  4. Jul 15, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Jim Londos, a Greek immigrant who became a wrestling legend in the US and Greece. From his humble beginnings as a shepherd to his fame as "The Golden Greek", Londos fought in 32 countries and helped many orphans.

  5. Jim Londos was a Greek wrestler who won multiple world heavyweight titles and was inducted into the WWE and PWHF halls of fame. Learn about his career history, finishers, tag teams, and more on this web page.

  6. www.prowrestlinghall.org › jim-londosJim Londos | IPWHF

    ‘The Golden Greek’ Jim Londos passed away of a heart attack on August 19, 1975 at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy that remains a credit to the sport and to the business of professional wrestling.

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  8. Nov 20, 2019 · Jim Londos, “The Golden Greek,” was the premier wrestler in America during the lean years during and after the Great Depression, and he was one of the few performers that kept the fans coming out to the matches during this very trying economic time, despite the lack of available spending money.