Apr 25, 2017
Name: Joe Savoldi, 1911-1974 Aka: - Nickname: Jumpin
Career: 1931-1950
From: Castano Primo, Italy
Accomplishments: European Heavyweight Champion (1x), Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Champion (1x), World Heavyweight Championship [Montreal version] (1x)
Halls of Fame: Wrestling Observer (1996)
*Bio Snippets* - Played for Knute Rockne at Notre Dame - Had an energy drink called Dropkick - Worked for the OSS (Pre-CIA) during World War II - Credited with giving Bobo Brazil his ring name
*Interesting Fact* - Savoldi scored the first touchdown ever in Notre Dame Stadium