Filed under: Pro WrestlingKiller Kowalski, the professional wrestler who debuted in the 1940s, was a star in the 1950s and stayed involved in pro wrestling for the rest of his life, has died at the age of 81. Here's a look at Kowalski taking on "Mr. America" Gene Stanley at Madison Square Garden in 1953:
Born Edward Walter Spulnik on October 13, 1926, in Windsor, Ontario, he assumed the name "Killer Kowalski" when he took up wrestling as a University of Detroit student in the 1940s, and he ended up legally changing his name in the 1960s. His recent activities in wrestling included training the WWE stars Triple H and Chyna.
More information:
Walter "Killer" Kowalski passes away [WWE.com]
Killer Kowalski dies at 81 [Canada.com]
Killer Kowalski fight videos [YouTube]
Killer Kowalski [Wikipedia]
