As per our current Database, Verne Gagne has been died on Apr 27, 2015 (age 89).
When Verne Gagne die, Verne Gagne was 89 years old.
Popular As | Verne Gagne |
Occupation | Wrestler |
Age | 89 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Born | February 26, 1926 (Robbinsdale, MN) |
Birthday | February 26 |
Town/City | Robbinsdale, MN |
Nationality | MN |
Verne Gagne’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.
Verne Gagne was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Professional for 32 years, he was a 16-time World Heavyweight Champion.
He was selected in the 1947 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, but, when forced to choose between football and wrestling, opted for the latter.
He was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2004.
He was married to Mary Gagne and he had three children named Donna, Catherine and Greg.
In 1960 he founded AWA, and briefly headlined Hulk Hogan as the promotion's main draw.