Iron Mike DiBiase

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This article is about "Iron" Mike DiBiase. For his grandson who also competed as Mike DiBiase, see Mike DiBiase (born 1977).

Iron Mike DiBiase
File:Michael DiBiase.jpg
Personal information
BornMichael DiBiase
(1923-12-24)December 24, 1923
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 2, 1969(1969-07-02) (aged 45)
Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Spouse
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(m. 1958)​
ChildrenTed DiBiase (adopted son)
FamilyTed DiBiase Jr. (adopted grandson)
Mike DiBiase (adopted grandson)
Brett DiBiase (adopted grandson)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Mike DiBiase
Miguel Lopez
Billed height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1]
Billed weight230 lb (104 kg)[1]
Billed fromItaly
Debut1950

Michael DiBiase (December 24, 1923 – July 2, 1969) was an American professional wrestler also known by his ring name "Iron" Mike DiBiase. The adoptive father of professional wrestler "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, he was married to Ted's mother Helen Hild (also a professional wrestler), and was the grandfather of Mike, Ted Jr., and Brett DiBiase.

Amateur wrestling career

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As an amateur wrestler, DiBiase, representing the US Navy, was the 1946 AAU champion in the UNL (open or heavyweight) division. He then wrestled at the University of Nebraska, and competed at NU in the NCAA tournament in 1947 and 1948, losing his first round match both years.

Professional wrestling career

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DiBiase made his professional debut in 1950. In 1963, DiBiase became the last opponent of light heavyweight boxer Archie Moore.[2] One of DiBiase's most notable matches was a Texas Death Match against Dory Funk Sr, which according to Terry Funk lasted for four hours and 10 minutes, having taken in 32 falls.

Death

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DiBiase died in the ring on July 2, 1969, in Lubbock, Texas, following a match with Man Mountain Mike as the result of a fatal heart attack.[3] Harley Race performed CPR on DiBiase and then rode in the ambulance with him. DiBiase was pronounced dead at the hospital.[4] He was buried at the Sunset Cemetery in Willcox, Arizona. Ted DiBiase confirmed that his father had a huge cholesterol buildup and was genetically predisposed to heart disease.[5]

Championships and accomplishments

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See also

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References

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  2. ^ Archie Moore
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  6. ^ AWA Midwest Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles.com
  7. ^ AWA Midwest Tag Team Title history At wrestling-titles.com
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  9. ^ NWA Central States Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles.com
  10. ^ NWA Florida Brass Knuckles Title history At wrestling-titles.com
  11. ^ NWA Southern Heavyweight Title (Florida) history At wrestling-titles.com
  12. ^ NWA World Tag Team Title (Chicago/Indianapolis) history At wrestling-titles.com
  13. ^ Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles.com
  14. ^ Rocky Mountain Tag Team Title history At wrestling-titles.com
  15. ^ NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles.com
  16. ^ NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles.com
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  21. ^ NWA International Tag Team Title (Amarillo) history At wrestling-titles.com
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  23. ^ NWA North American heavyweight Title (Amarillo) history At wrestling-titles.com
  24. ^ NWA Southwest/North American Tag Team Title history At wrestling-titles.com
  25. ^ NWA Southwest Junior Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles.com
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  27. ^ WWA/NWA Americas Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles.com
  28. ^ WWA World Heavyweight Title history At wrestling-titles.com
  29. ^ WWA World Tag Team Title history At wrestling-titles.com
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