Joe Savoldi
Joseph Anthony Savoldi Jr., (born Giuseppe Antonio Savoldi; March 5, 1908 – January 25, 1974) more commonly known by his nickname "Jumping Joe" Savoldi, was an Italian-American professional wrestler, football player, and Special Ops agent for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II.
Joe Savoldi | |
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Savoldi in 1936 | |
| Born | Giuseppe Antonio Savoldi March 5, 1908 Castano Primo, Province of Milan, Italy |
| Died | January 25, 1974 (aged 65) |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Jumping Joe Savoldi |
| Billed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Billed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Billed from | Milan, Italy |
| Trained by | Billy Sandow Ed “Strangler” Lewis |
| Debut | 1931 |
| Retired | 1950 |
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American football career | |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Three Oaks (Three Oaks, Michigan) |
| College: | Notre Dame |
| Position: | Fullback |
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
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