Paul Boesch
Paul Boesch | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paul Max Boesch October 2, 1912 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 7, 1989 (aged 76) Sugar Land, Texas, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Debut | October 25, 1932 (as wrestler) 1947 (as announcer) 1966 (as promoter) |
| Retired | 1987 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1942–1945 |
| Conflicts | World War II Battle of Hürtgen Forest |
| Awards | Combat Infantry Badge Silver Star and cluster Bronze Star Medal and cluster Purple Heart Medal Distinguished Unit Citation Croix de guerre with star (France) |
| Other work | Professional wrestler, professional wrestling announcer and promoter |
Paul Max Boesch (October 2, 1912 – March 7, 1989) was an American professional wrestler and promoter, most famous for his work as an announcer and promoter for Houston Wrestling. He also spent several stints working with the Universal Wrestling Federation, World Class Championship Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, and the World Wrestling Federation.
Boesch was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021, as a part of the Legacy wing.