Pinkie George
Pinkie George | |
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Gypsy Joe and his wife on p.4 of World's Light-HeavyWeight Champion 1940s magazine | |
| Born | Paul Lloyd Georgeacopoulos January 22, 1905 |
| Died | November 1, 1993 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Professional wrestling promoter, boxer, sports promoter |
| Known for | Founder and first President of the National Wrestling Alliance |
Paul "Pinkie" George (born Paul Lloyd Georgeacopoulos; January 22, 1905 – November 1, 1993) was an American professional wrestling promoter, boxer and businessman best known as the visionary behind, and first president of, the National Wrestling Alliance. He operated the NWA's Iowa territory, one of the primary members of the NWA based in Des Moines. Described by Sam Muchnick as the father of the NWA George was inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2014.