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Rogers also excelled in football, boxing, track and swimming, winning the YMCA's three-mile swimming championship in 1937. Rogers joined the Dale Brothers Circus as a wrestler at age 17. He later worked at a shipyard, and became a police officer.
Nov 10, 2020 · “Buddy Rogers was an icon on so many levels, and not only influenced a generation of wrestling fans, but a number of future wrestlers as well. And he did it as a heel. His arrogance, snarl, and, of course, his strut, infuriated fans from coast-to-coast, and his legacy will live forever.”
Oct 22, 2007 · He became a teacher at Union City, and was also the football coach, finishing with a 9-1 record that season. But teaching didn’t work out the way he wanted, and Sciarra left after one year, becoming the manager of Hofmeister’s Gym in Indianapolis.
Jan 23, 2020 · Buddy Rogers, wrestling's original "Nature Boy," was one of the most influential wrestlers ever & 1st to win World Heavyweight titles in both the NWA & WWE.
Rogers was named the initial champion, but once again, he was hampered by illness. On May 17, 1963, Buddy put Bruno Sammartino over at Madison Square Garden, and retired soon thereafter. Rogers was a one-of-a-kind performer, and his abilities transcended the sport in innumerable ways.
The ring announcer was Leonard Sterling, the ring doctor was John Bolutsee, the referee was Stan Sarbonic, and the time keeper was Bob Klouse. Sterling announced the match as two of three falls with a 60 minute time limit. The first combatant he announced was Rogers. He was the current United States Title holder.
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