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Gene then reformed the tag team with his "brother" (another fellow collegian) [[Ole Anderson]] in 1969 after Lars left. They became one of the most successful heel tag teams in the history of professional wrestling. They dominated the Southeastern tag team scene until Gene retired to become a [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]] in 1981.
Gene then reformed the tag team with his "brother" (another fellow collegian) [[Ole Anderson]] in 1969 after Lars left. They became one of the most successful heel tag teams in the history of professional wrestling. They dominated the Southeastern tag team scene until Gene retired to become a [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]] in 1981.


Gene and Ole would hold tryouts for prospective wrestlers during the late 1970s and early 1980s. [[Allen Sarven|Al Snow]] is one who trained under them, being subjected to an exhaustive exercise routine followed by being stretched in the ring by Ole.<ref>[http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2002_/articles/1038994515.php The Wrestling Menu #25 - The History Of Al Snow<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Gene and Ole would hold tryouts for prospective wrestlers during the late 1970s and early 1980s. [[Allen Sarven|Al Snow]] is one who trained under them, being subjected to an exhaustive exercise routine followed by being stretched in the ring by Ole.<ref>[http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2002_/articles/1038994515.php The Wrestling Menu #25 - The History Of Al Snow<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{wayback|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2002_/articles/1038994515.php |date=20081120151041 }}</ref>


When Gene quit wrestling, he became a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] manager for a few years, before retiring from wrestling in 1984. During his career, he managed [[Ivan Koloff]], [[Ray Stevens (wrestler)|Ray Stevens]] and [[Jimmy Snuka]].<ref>[http://mapleleafwrestling.4t.com/featuresmlwp/ricflairintoronto.html Ric Flair In Toronto - Maple Leaf Wrestling - Pictorial<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
When Gene quit wrestling, he became a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] manager for a few years, before retiring from wrestling in 1984. During his career, he managed [[Ivan Koloff]], [[Ray Stevens (wrestler)|Ray Stevens]] and [[Jimmy Snuka]].<ref>[http://mapleleafwrestling.4t.com/featuresmlwp/ricflairintoronto.html Ric Flair In Toronto - Maple Leaf Wrestling - Pictorial<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

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Gene Anderson
Birth nameEugene Avon Anderson
BornOctober 4, 1939[1]
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Died(1991-10-31)October 31, 1991 (aged 52)
ChildrenBrad Anderson
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Gene Anderson
Billed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 cm)
Billed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Trained byVerne Gagne
Retired1981 (as wrestler)
1984 (as manager)

Gene Anderson (October 4, 1939 – October 31, 1991), born Eugene Avon Anderson[1] was an American professional wrestler best known for teaming with his (kayfabe) brother Ole Anderson.

Career

Anderson was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota and started wrestling in 1961 after being trained by Verne Gagne. In late 1965, he formed the Minnesota Wrecking Crew with fellow collegian Lars Anderson as his "brother". They wrestled in the Florida territories and won some tag team titles together.

Gene then reformed the tag team with his "brother" (another fellow collegian) Ole Anderson in 1969 after Lars left. They became one of the most successful heel tag teams in the history of professional wrestling. They dominated the Southeastern tag team scene until Gene retired to become a manager in 1981.

Gene and Ole would hold tryouts for prospective wrestlers during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Al Snow is one who trained under them, being subjected to an exhaustive exercise routine followed by being stretched in the ring by Ole.[2]

When Gene quit wrestling, he became a heel manager for a few years, before retiring from wrestling in 1984. During his career, he managed Ivan Koloff, Ray Stevens and Jimmy Snuka.[3]

After retiring, Gene became a Deputy Sheriff in North Carolina but died of a sudden heart attack on October 31, 1991.[4]

Gene's son, Brad Anderson, is also a professional wrestler and still competes on the independent circuit.[5]

In wrestling

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ a b "Fina A Grave". Retrieved 2015-12-10.
  2. ^ The Wrestling Menu #25 - The History Of Al Snow Template:Wayback
  3. ^ Ric Flair In Toronto - Maple Leaf Wrestling - Pictorial
  4. ^ ProWrestling.com obituary listing
  5. ^ Anderson Brothers Classic | Brad Anderson
  6. ^ Matt Mackinder (January 17, 2008). "Sir Oliver Humperdink recalls career of yesteryear". SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
  7. ^ "House of Humperdink". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-09-08.
  8. ^ N.W.A. Southern Tag Team Title (Georgia)
  9. ^ [1]
  10. ^ N.W.A. GeorgiaTelevision Title
  11. ^ NWA Southeastern Tag Team Title (Georgia) history At wrestling-titles.com
  12. ^ N.W.A. World Tag Team Title (Mid-Atlantic/W.C.W)
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