George Becker (wrestler)
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12 January 1914
Sam Becker
Young Szabo
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | George Peter Becker 12 January 1914 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 25 October 1999 (aged 85) |
Spouse | |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | George Becker Sam Becker Young Szabo |
| Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Billed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Debut | 1934 |
| Retired | 1971 |
George Peter Becker (January 12, 1914 – October 25, 1999) was an American professional wrestler. Becker was active from the 1930s to the 1970s.[1]
George Becker was born on January 12, 1914, in New York City, New York. During the 1930s and 1940s, he wrestled with Jack Pfefer Promotions, as well as other promotions in the Northeastern United States.[2] Becker would team with his brother (kayfabe) Bobby Becker in 1947 as the Becker Brothers. Bobby would pass away on November 25, 1954, from leukemia at 36.[3] The Becker Brothers were tag team champions when Bobby died. Bobby was replaced by Jack Witzig. He would later gain notability wrestling under the local Jim Crockett Promotions.[4][5]
Personal life
Becker married professional wrestler Joyce Grable.[6]