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WRESTLER PROFILES
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| Wrestler:
| Eric(h) Froelich |
| Real Name: |
Udo Froelich |
| Birthday: |
May 3, 1937 |
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Originally from Germany
Retired in Vancouver |
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5'11" - 220 pounds
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| Debut: |
1961 |
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NWA Americas Tag Team titles w/Reuben Juarez defeating Kinji Shibuya & Masa Saito (June 1972);
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1956: Erich Froelich left Germany to avoid being drafted by the army -- he landed in British Columbia in December..
Erich Froelich worked out with the gymnastics squad at the University of British Columbia..
Erich Froelich was introduced to the world of professional wrestling by promoter Rod Fenton..
Erich Froelich was a rarity in the 1960s, a German wrestler wrestling as a barefoot fan favorite!
Erich Froelich was soon working for Al Tomko's All-Star Wrestling promotion in British Columbia..
Erich Froelich often went on tours of Japan, and went to Australia twice, as well as Hawaii, Fiji, Puerto Rico, and England..
~~~Erich Froelich also made stops in Toronto, Texas and California..
1961: Erich Froelich became a Canadian citizen..
December 1981: Erich Froelich retired from wrestling..
1997: Erich Froelich had hip-replacement surgury, then had both knees replaced a year later!
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