Joe Pazandak

Joe Pazandak
Pazandak, circa 1951
Birth nameJoseph Eugene Pazandak
Born(1914-10-23)October 23, 1914
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedDecember 2, 1982(1982-12-02) (aged 68)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Joe Pazandak
The Dark Secret
Billed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Billed weight230 lb (100 kg)
Debut1937
Retired1960

Joseph Eugene Pazandak (October 23, 1914 – December 2, 1982) was an American amateur wrestler and a professional wrestler, best known for his ring name Joe Pazandak. Pazandak received the nickname "The Champ" as he ruled the “Beat the Champ” segment on televised wrestling from Los Angeles.