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Patrick John O'Connor (22 August 1924 – 16 August 1990), was a New Zealand/American amateur wrestler and professional wrestler. Regarded as one of the premier workers of his era, O'Connor held the AWA World Heavyweight Championship and NWA World Heavyweight Championship simultaneously, the latter of which he held for approximately two years.
One of the most respected competitors of his era, Pat O’Connor has received the ultimate honor in wrestling: induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. A standout amateur wrestler in his native New Zealand, O’Connor excelled on the mat before making the jump to the professional ranks.
Patrick James O'Connor (October 9, 1928 – May 30, 1958) was an American racecar driver. He was killed in a 15-car pileup, after sustaining a fatal head injury after rolling his car and catching fire on the first lap of the 1958 Indianapolis 500.
A record 38,622 wrestling fans saw Pat O'Conner defend the NWA World Championship against "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers. This epic match took place in Chicago, IL at Comisky Park. See why this 2...
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Nov 19, 2019 · Pat O’Connor was one of the most beloved NWA champions of the era and, as a result of his popularity, he held wrestling’s most important and coveted title for over two and a half years.
BIOGRAPHY. One of the most respected competitors of his era, Pat O’Connor has received the ultimate honor in wrestling: induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. A standout amateur wrestler in...
Dec 18, 2015 · Pat O'Connor, the popular wrestler from New Zealand, would go on to win the NWA Heavyweight Championship from Dick Hutton. He would hold the belt until losing to B ...more. Here is a great...
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