1. William Charles Goelz was an American professional wrestler, booker and trainer who was a prominent competitor in the National Wrestling Alliance throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
13 Facts About Billy Goelz
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Billy Goelz held 16 championships throughout his career including two reigns as NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion and had perhaps his most memorable feuds with Verne Gagne, Gypsy Joe, Al Williams, and Angelo Poffo father of "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
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Billy Goelz contended to be the inventor of the spinning toehold.
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Billy Goelz was born to parents LeRoy and Ann Goelz in Chicago on January 3,1918.
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Billy Goelz graduated from Senn High School In Chicago and embarked on a career in professional wrestling soon thereafter.
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Billy Goelz joined the US Army during World War II and resumed his wrestling career thereafter.
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Billy Goelz competed throughout the Pacific Northwest and Texas territories and spent the majority of his career in Illinois.
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Billy Goelz was a two-time world champion in the NWA, having won the Junior-Heavyweight Championship twice in 1949, defeating Marshall Esteppe and Al William respectively.
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Billy Goelz was a fan favourite and was popular among fans for his clean, technical style of wrestling.
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Billy Goelz was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons and Teamsters local 301 in Waukegan, Illinois.
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Billy Goelz eventually moved to Corpus Christi, Texas with his daughter Gloria Childs and her husband Kent.
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Billy Goelz continued his wrestling mentorship at the local level into his late 70's.
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Billy Goelz died at St Joseph's Hospital, Florida on November 20,2002.