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WRESTLER PROFILES
[Shawn Stasiak Gallery]
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| Wrestler: |
Stan "The man" Stasiak |
| Real Name: |
George E. Stipich |
| Birthday: |
April 13, 1937 |
| Hometown: |
Born in Quebec Billed from Beaver Creek, Oregon Moved to Beaver Creek, Oregon |
| Marital Status: |
Married with Son |
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| Debut: |
1953 in Quebec |
| Finishing Move: |
Heart Punch |
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| Notable Feuds: |
The Shiek Johnny Valentine Bruno Samartino Jack Brisco Terry Funk Superstar Graham Nick Bockwinkle |
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6-time NWA Pacific Northwest Champ 1965-71, 79
8-time NWA Pacific Northwest Tag 1965-69,79-82
Stampede North American Champ 1968
IWA World champion (Australia) 1970
NWA Texas champion 1972
WWWF champion 1973
Texas Tag (World Class) w/ Killer Brooks 1980
Brass Knucks champion (World Class) 1980
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1958: Stan Stasiak made his wrestling debut in Quebec, Canada..
Stan Stasiak had the nickname "Crusher" early in his career and used a bearhug as a finisher..
The name "Stan Stasiak" was taken from a successful wrestler from the 20s who died from blood poisoning, contracted during a match..
December 1973: Stan Stasiak defeated Pedro Morales to win the WWWF Heavyweight title..
December 1973: Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Heavyweight title..
In Toronto, Stan Stasiak had NWA title shots against Jack Brisco (1975) and Terry Funk (1976)..
Stan Stasiak also had a WWWF title match against Superstar Graham (1977), and an AWA title shot against Nick Bockwinkel (1978)..
Stan Stasiak is known as the master of the heart punch..
1984: Stan Stasiak moved to Toronto and worked for several years as a security guard at the Toronto Simpsons/Hudson's Bay store..
1997: Stan Stasiak moved back to the west coast..
June 19, 1997: Stan Stasiak passed away as a result of heart failure at age 60..
Stan Stasiak is the father of former WCW/WWE wrestler Shawn Stasiak..
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