Gus Sonnenberg
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| Gus Sonnenberg | |
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| Date of birth: | March 6, 1898 |
| Place of birth: | Ewen, Michigan, United States |
| Date of death: | September 9, 1944 (aged 46) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Halfback |
| College: | Dartmouth |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1923 1923 1925-1926 1927-1930 |
Buffalo All-Americans Columbus Tigers Detroit Panthers Providence Steam Roller |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| Honors: | Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (2007) |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Gus Sonnenberg (March 6, 1898 - September 9, 1944) was an American football player, wrestler, and a World War I veteran. He was a 1 time NWA Champion and the first person ever to win the the title.
He died from leukemia in 1944, aged 46.
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- American Wrestling Association (Boston)
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- AWA World Heavyweight Championship (Boston version) (2 times)
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- NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
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- 2007 Pioneer Era inductee to the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Others
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- World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
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