John Pesek (February 21, 1894 â€" March 12, 1978) was an American
professional wrestler and greyhound racing dog breeder. Nicknamed 'The
Nebraska Tiger Man' for his ferocity, aggression and catlike
dexterity, Olympic freestyle wrestling gold medallist Robin Reed
regarded Pesek as the greatest wrestler he ever met.Pesek was born to
Bohemian parents near Ravenna, Nebraska, the fifth of seven children,
and grew up living the hard life of the American pioneer. His father
Martin died in an accident when John was twelve.Pesek originally
planned a career in boxing but took to professional wrestling instead,
with which he became familiar by attending the traveling carnivals of
the era. His first high-profile match was in 1914 when he defeated
Wladek Zbyszko.
professional wrestler and greyhound racing dog breeder. Nicknamed 'The
Nebraska Tiger Man' for his ferocity, aggression and catlike
dexterity, Olympic freestyle wrestling gold medallist Robin Reed
regarded Pesek as the greatest wrestler he ever met.Pesek was born to
Bohemian parents near Ravenna, Nebraska, the fifth of seven children,
and grew up living the hard life of the American pioneer. His father
Martin died in an accident when John was twelve.Pesek originally
planned a career in boxing but took to professional wrestling instead,
with which he became familiar by attending the traveling carnivals of
the era. His first high-profile match was in 1914 when he defeated
Wladek Zbyszko.
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