Leroy Michael McGuirk (December 13, 1910 - September 9, 1988) was an
American wrestler and professional wrestling promoter. He was involved
in professional wrestling for more than fifty years. As one of the
longest surviving members of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), he
was affiliated with the promotion from 1949 to 1982.He was born in
Garvin, Oklahoma. He suffered the loss of his father before he was
twelve and had to endure the loss of sight in one of his eyes due to a
swimming mishap. McGuirk overcame many adversities to persevere in
wrestling. He started wrestling at Tulsa Central High School and
competed at Oklahoma A&M from 1928 to 1932 under Edward
Gallagher.Despite losing in the quarterfinals of the 1930 NCAA
Tournament, McGuirk claimed the 155-pound title at the 1931 NCAA
Tournament on March 28 in Providence. A year later, McGuirk competed
in the 1932 NCAA Tournament at 174 pounds.After graduation from
college, McGuirk went to work for Sam Avey. On March 5, 1934, he beat
Hugh Nichols in Tulsa for the NWA World Light Heavyweight
Championship. He was also endorsed by the National Wrestling
Association.
American wrestler and professional wrestling promoter. He was involved
in professional wrestling for more than fifty years. As one of the
longest surviving members of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), he
was affiliated with the promotion from 1949 to 1982.He was born in
Garvin, Oklahoma. He suffered the loss of his father before he was
twelve and had to endure the loss of sight in one of his eyes due to a
swimming mishap. McGuirk overcame many adversities to persevere in
wrestling. He started wrestling at Tulsa Central High School and
competed at Oklahoma A&M from 1928 to 1932 under Edward
Gallagher.Despite losing in the quarterfinals of the 1930 NCAA
Tournament, McGuirk claimed the 155-pound title at the 1931 NCAA
Tournament on March 28 in Providence. A year later, McGuirk competed
in the 1932 NCAA Tournament at 174 pounds.After graduation from
college, McGuirk went to work for Sam Avey. On March 5, 1934, he beat
Hugh Nichols in Tulsa for the NWA World Light Heavyweight
Championship. He was also endorsed by the National Wrestling
Association.
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