12 Facts About Abe Zvonkin

Abe Zvonkin was a Canadian track and field athlete, an all-star and Grey Cup champion Canadian football player and professional wrestler.

Abe Zvonkin was born in New York City, United States and died in Hamilton, Ontario.

Abe Zvonkin was born in New York City, son of Russian immigrants.

The family later moved to Canada when Zvonkin was only two years old.

Abe Zvonkin attended the Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, where he began playing football.

Abe Zvonkin was married for 73 years to Jean Zvokin and together they had three children, one daughter and two sons.

At the games Abe Zvonkin won the bronze medal in the discus throw event.

Abe Zvonkin finished fourth in the shot put competition, one place out of medal contention.

Abe Zvonkin began his football career in 1933 with the Hamilton Tigers of the Ontario Rugby Football Union, but when he attended Queen's University he became an all-star in 1934 with the Queen's Golden Gaels.

Abe Zvonkin returned to the Tigers for 3 more seasons in 1937, ending with his enlistment during World War II.

Abe Zvonkin played two more seasons with the Hamilton Flying Wildcats, winning the Grey Cup in 1943, his last season.

Abe Zvonkin worked as "Mr E" as well as under his real name, playing off his Russian heritage.