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Francis Martin “Frank” Tunney Sr.

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Francis Martin “Frank” Tunney Sr.

Birth
Markham, York Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Death
10 May 1983 (aged 70)
Hong Kong
Burial
Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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Professional Wrestling Promoter. He was the longtime promoter of Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens for over 50 years. With the help of son Ed and nephew Jack, he brought many wrestling greats to the area, including Whipper Watson, Gene Kiniski, Lou Thesz and The Sheik. For a time, Frank served as vice president of the WWWF, yet held membership in the NWA and AWA as well. Frank died during a flight to Hong Kong while trying to contract new stars from Asia to Ontario.
Professional Wrestling Promoter. He was the longtime promoter of Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens for over 50 years. With the help of son Ed and nephew Jack, he brought many wrestling greats to the area, including Whipper Watson, Gene Kiniski, Lou Thesz and The Sheik. For a time, Frank served as vice president of the WWWF, yet held membership in the NWA and AWA as well. Frank died during a flight to Hong Kong while trying to contract new stars from Asia to Ontario.

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  • Created by: letemrip
  • Added: Apr 9, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178248938/francis_martin-tunney: accessed ), memorial page for Francis Martin “Frank” Tunney Sr. (12 Nov 1912–10 May 1983), Find a Grave Memorial ID 178248938, citing Mount Hope Catholic Cemetery, Toronto, Toronto Municipality, Ontario, Canada; Maintained by letemrip (contributor 49084452).