Gary Fletcher, (September 15, 1940 â€" April 30, 1988) was an American
professional wrestler who was best known by his ring name, Man
Mountain Mike.Fletcher was discovered by Al Lovelock, who wrestled as
The Great Bolo. Lovelock trained Fletcher as a wrestler, and Fletcher
made his wrestling debut in 1968.He wrestled as a tag team with
Haystacks Calhoun, who also weighed over 600 pounds. Their combined
weight was over 1200 pounds in the ring.Mike was wrestling with "Iron"
Mike DiBiase on July 2, 1969 in Lubbock, Texas, when DiBiase suffered
a fatal heart attack in the ring during the match. DiBiase was
pronounced dead at the hospital. DiBiase's death was not related to
professional wrestling; he died as a result of high cholesterol.
professional wrestler who was best known by his ring name, Man
Mountain Mike.Fletcher was discovered by Al Lovelock, who wrestled as
The Great Bolo. Lovelock trained Fletcher as a wrestler, and Fletcher
made his wrestling debut in 1968.He wrestled as a tag team with
Haystacks Calhoun, who also weighed over 600 pounds. Their combined
weight was over 1200 pounds in the ring.Mike was wrestling with "Iron"
Mike DiBiase on July 2, 1969 in Lubbock, Texas, when DiBiase suffered
a fatal heart attack in the ring during the match. DiBiase was
pronounced dead at the hospital. DiBiase's death was not related to
professional wrestling; he died as a result of high cholesterol.
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