Sándor Szabó (January 4, 1906 – October 16, 1966) was a Hungarian-born professional wrestler who emigrated to America. [1] At first, due to his large size, he was promoted by Jack Pfefer and Jack Curley of New York City as a "freak talent", one of a number of foreign and extraordinary wrestlers booked to attract the curious. [2]

Mar 1, 2025 · He became a top amateur wrestler, winning the bronze medal at 82 kilograms at the 1926 European championships, and won the gold the next year. Sandor came to the United States as part of the Hungarian national team in 1929, and immigrated. He began his pro-wrestling career in 1930.

Szabo had quite the amateur background, having won a bronze medal at 82 kilograms (around 180 lbs) at the European Championships in 1926, and a gold medal in 1927. Fate brought Szandor to American in 1929 came to the United States as a member of the Hungarian national Greco-Roman wrestling team.

Professional Wrestler. Born Peter Szabo, he was known as Sandor, a top wrestling star in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. In St. Louis, Missouri, on June 5, 1941, he defeated Bronislau Nagurski to become the National World Alliance Heavyweight Wrestling Champion.

Sándor Szabó was a Hungarian-born professional wrestler who emigrated to America.

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Singles Wrestler (1930 - 1963) Beginning of in-ring career: 1930

Sándor Szabó was a Hungarian-born professional wrestler who emigrated to America. At first, due to his large size, he was promoted by Jack Pfefer and Jack Curley of New York City as a "freak talent", one of a number of foreign and extraordinary wrestlers booked to attract the curious. In the early 1940s Szabo held three world championships.

Sándor Szabó, anglicized as Sandor Szabo, may refer to: Sándor Szabó (wrestler) (1906–1966), Hungarian-born American wrestler; Sándor Szabó (actor) (1915–1997), Hungarian actor; Sándor Szabó (fencer) (1941–1992), Hungarian Olympic …

Sandor Szabo is a Hungarian professional wrestler. Finishers and Signature Moves Death Swing Winglock Suplex Nicknames Tag Teams and Stables Entrance themes Profile Profile.