Allan Pinfold
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| Born | Johnny Gilday 1929 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 2019 (aged 90) |
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| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Billed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Debut | 1945 |
| Retired | 1975 |
Johnny Gilday (1929–2019) was an Australian weightlifter and professional wrestler and later on referee, best known under the ring name Allan Pinfold, sometimes spelled Alan Pinfold. He was an active wrestler from 1945 until 1975 when he retired and became a referee until 1985. During his 30-year career Pinfold won the Australian Light Heavyweight Championship three times in total and also won the Australian Tag Team Championship while teaming with Allan Sherry.