Professional Wrestling Pioneer. Thanks to the invention of television, Baron Leone became one of pro-wrestling's most famous personalities, becoming better known than Gorgeous George. While appearing at a television store in Southern California, Leone attracted over 1000 fans and autographed photos for each. In May of 1952, Leone fought Lou Thesz in Los Angeles and set wrestling history, the event brought in $103,277 at the gate. In 1955 Leone retired from wrestling and later moved to Santa Monica, California. On November 14, 1988, he was struck by a car near his home and died 12 days later from head injuries.
Professional Wrestling Pioneer. Thanks to the invention of television, Baron Leone became one of pro-wrestling's most famous personalities, becoming better known than Gorgeous George. While appearing at a television store in Southern California, Leone attracted over 1000 fans and autographed photos for each. In May of 1952, Leone fought Lou Thesz in Los Angeles and set wrestling history, the event brought in $103,277 at the gate. In 1955 Leone retired from wrestling and later moved to Santa Monica, California. On November 14, 1988, he was struck by a car near his home and died 12 days later from head injuries.
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