WWE Hall of Famer and American Wrestling Association founder Verne Gagne died late Monday night at the age of 89.
WWE.com was among the first to announce the 10-time AWA champion's passing.
After being a standout amateur wrestler at the University of Minnesota and an alternate in freestyle wrestling on the 1948 United States Olympic team, Gagne embarked on a long and successful career that was highlighted by the AWA from 1960 through 1991.
In addition to being the owner and promoter of the company, Gagne was also its top star in the ring. He gave
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