George Grant (wrestler)
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| George Grant | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Dan Sheffield |
| Born | August 14, 1926 Honey Grove, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 2010 (aged 83) Columbia, South Carolina |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Gorgeous George Gorgeous George Grant Magnificent Grant Gorgeous Dream Boy Gorgeous Phillip Danny McKay Danny Sheffield |
| Billed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] |
| Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg)[1] |
| Debut | 1945[1] |
| Retired | 1971[1] |
Dan Moody Sheffield (August 14, 1926 – April 21, 2010), better known by the ring name George Grant was an American professional wrestler and Evangelical preacher.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Sheffield began wrestling during the 1940s, and was best known for using the "Gorgeous George" gimmick, made popular by George Wagner.[4] A creation of promoter Jack Pfefer,[5] he has often been accused of being a copycat of Wagner's gimmick.[6][7]
Following his retirement from professional wrestling, he became an evangelical preacher.[8]
Luchas de Apuestas record
[edit]| Winner (wager) | Loser (wager) | Location | Event | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsy Joe (ringlets) | George Grant (hair) | Estevan, Saskatchewan | Live event | July 16, 1960 | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Marshall, Mike (September 8, 2000). "The Fascinating Tales Of 'Curious George'". The Huntsville Times.
Big money for wrestlers in the days of "Gorgeous George" – 1945 to '71 — meant steak and shrimp cocktail for dinner. [...] "Gorgeous George" is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds – about 30 pounds more than when he was wrestling for the now-defunct American Wrestling Alliance.
- ^ Dys, Andrew (April 22, 2010). "Former pro wrestler from York "Gorgeous George" Grant dies at 85". The Herald.
- ^ Teal, Scott (2015-10-31). Wrestling Archive Project: Classic 20th Century Mat Memories. Crowbar Press. ISBN 978-1-940391-04-5.
- ^ "Evangelist wrestles with the devil". The Blade. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
- ^ Langmead, Jon (August 26, 2019). "The Pfefer Collection: Knee deep in the hoopla". SLAM! Wrestling. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on November 2, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ Bixenspan, David (2011-03-17). "The story of the fake Stan Lane". Cageside Seats. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
- ^ Howard, Gary (2007). The Rassler from Renfrew: Larry Kasaboski and the Northland Wresting Enterprises. GeneralStore PublishingHouse. ISBN 978-1-897113-59-2.
- ^ Guilford, Matt (2024-08-10). "LORD, HELP ME FIND YOU". OCC. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
- ^ "Stampede @ Estevan (1960-07-16) - Results @ Wrestlingdata.com". Wrestlingdata.com. Retrieved May 27, 2025.