Birth name Michael DiBiase Name Michael DiBiase Billed from Italy | Billed weight 230 lb (100 kg) Billed height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | |
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Ring name(s) Mike DiBiaseMiguel Lopez | ||
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Michael DiBiase (December 24, 1923 – July 2, 1969) was an Italian American professional wrestler, also known by his ring name "Iron" Mike DiBiase. The adoptive father of professional wrestler "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, he was married to Ted's mother Helen Hild (also a professional wrestler), and was the grandfather of Mike, Ted Jr., and Brett DiBiase.
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- Rip dead wrestlers michael dibiase
- Iron Mike DiBiase vs Rocky Columbo Texas Rasslin 1960s
- Amateur wrestling career
- Professional wrestling career
- Death
- Championships and accomplishments
- References
Iron Mike DiBiase vs Rocky Columbo. Texas Rasslin 1960s
Amateur wrestling career
As an amateur wrestler, DiBiase, representing the US Navy, was the 1946 AAU champion in the UNL (open or heavyweight) division. He then wrestled at the University of Nebraska, and competed at UNL in the NCAA tournament in 1947 and 1948, losing his first round match both years.
Professional wrestling career
DiBiase made his professional debut in 1950. In 1963, DiBiase became the 131st and last knockout victim of light heavyweight boxer Archie Moore.
Death
DiBiase is one of several professional wrestlers to die during a match. On July 2, 1969, in Lubbock, Texas, DiBiase had a fatal heart attack in the ring during a match with Man Mountain Mike. Harley Race, recognizing a heart attack, attempted to perform CPR on DiBiase and then rode in the ambulance with him. DiBiase was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Championships and accomplishments
