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10 Facts About Joe Malcewicz

1.

Joseph Malcewicz was an American professional wrestler and a promoter.

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Joe Malcewicz is an overall three-time world champion under different incarnations and recognitions.

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Joe Malcewicz is a charter member of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.

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Joe Malcewicz was born to Polish immigrants, being the oldest of five children.

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Joe Malcewicz began his training with Farmer Burns and Herbert Hartley, before entering the professional wrestling ranks in 1913.

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Joe Malcewicz earliest recorded match was against Charles Uberle on February 2,1914, which ended in a draw.

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On 1917, during the World War I, Joe Malcewicz was drafted to the military when he served at Camp Jackson, reaching to the level of sergeant upon his return to wrestling.

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8.

When Stecher left the match as a sign of protest, Joe Malcewicz was named as the title holder was never awarded the championship itself.

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In November 1935, Joe Malcewicz replaced Jack Ganson as the leaseholder of New Dreamland Auditorium, after buying Ganson's interest for $15,000 after Paul Bowser and Toots Mondt convinced him to step aside.

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On November 26,1949, Joe Malcewicz joined the newly-formed National Wrestling Alliance.