Gene Anderson (wrestler)
Anderson, c. 1982 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eugene Avon Anderson October 4, 1939 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | October 31, 1991 (aged 52) |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Alma mater | North Dakota State College of Science |
Spouse | Edith Simpson |
| Children | 3, including Brad Anderson |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Gene Anderson |
| Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Billed weight | 251 lb (114 kg) |
| Trained by | Verne Gagne |
| Debut | 1958 |
| Retired | 1985 |
Eugene Avon Anderson (October 4, 1939 – October 31, 1991) was an American professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager. He is best known for being one-half of the tag team the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, first with Lars Anderson, then with Ole Anderson.
He was a marquee performer for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) from the late-1960s, appearing with promotions including the American Wrestling Association (AWA), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GCW) and Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (MACW). The Minnesota Wrecking Crew were named "Tag Team of the Year" by Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1975 and 1977.