Jim Londos

Wrestler

Birthday January 2, 1897

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Greece

DEATH DATE Aug 19, 1975 (78)

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About

Professional wrestler during the Great Depression who was known as The Golden Greek. He had finishing moves known as the armbar and Boston crab.

Before Fame

He emigrated to the United States at the age of 13 after running away from home and worked several odd jobs before getting into wrestling.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2002.

Family Life

He was born in Argo, Greece.

Associated With

His nickname contained his country of Greece in it just like NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, known as the Greek Freak.