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Billy Goelz (William Charles Goelz) was born on 3 January, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., is a professional. Discover Billy Goelz's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 84 years old?
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William Charles Goelz |
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Age |
84 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
Born |
3 January, 1918 |
Birthday |
3 January |
Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Date of death |
(2002-11-20) |
Died Place |
Port Charlotte, Florida |
Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 84 years old group.
Billy Goelz Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Billy Goelz height not available right now. We will update Billy Goelz's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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190lbs |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Billy Goelz Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Billy Goelz worth at the age of 84 years old? Billy Goelz’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated
Billy Goelz's net worth
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Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Source of Income |
professional |
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A veteran of World War II, Goelz was a member of the American Legion in Fox Lake, Illinois. He was also a member of the American Association of Retired Persons and Teamsters local 301 in Waukegan, Illinois. Goelz and his wife, Ruth, had five children. He eventually moved to Corpus Christi, Texas with his daughter Gloria Childs and her husband Kent. There he trained, managed, and promoted pro wrestlers for the Texas territories, as well as training his two grandsons in the process. He continued his wrestling mentorship at the local level into his late 70's. After retiring for good in 1996, Billy spent time back home in the Chicago area close to family. He died at St Joseph's Hospital, Florida on November 20, 2002. e is buried in the Grass Lake Cemetery in Antioch, Illinois.
In the later part of his career, Goelz became a prominent figure in the offices of promoter Fred Kohler, working as a trainer for upcoming wrestlers, booking matches and eventually owning part of the territory. He wrestled his last match in 1971. He was also the booker for Gypsy Joe.
Goelz's wrestling career lasted over 35 years. He competed throughout the Pacific Northwest and Texas territories and spent the majority of his career in Illinois. In these territories, he held several NWA championships, including the Midwest Tag Team, Junior Heavyweight and Heavyweight Championships. He was a two-time world champion in the NWA, having won the Junior-Heavyweight Championship twice in 1949, defeating Marshall Esteppe and Al William respectively. Goelz was a fan favourite and was popular among fans for his clean, technical style of wrestling.
Before entering the professional ranks, Goelz was an amateur wrestler in the city parks system and began professionally wrestling as a teenager. Goelz joined the U.S. Army during World War II (1939–1945) and resumed his wrestling career thereafter.
William Charles Goelz (January 3, 1918 – November 20, 2002) was an American professional wrestler, booker and trainer who was a prominent competitor in the National Wrestling Alliance throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. He held 16 championships throughout his career including two reigns as NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion and had perhaps his most memorable feuds with Verne Gagne, Gypsy Joe, Al Williams, and Angelo Poffo father of "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Goelz (along with Walter Palmer) contended to be the inventor of the spinning toehold.
Billy Goelz was born to parents LeRoy and Ann Goelz (née Lubner) in Chicago on January 3, 1918. He graduated from Senn High School In Chicago and embarked on a career in professional wrestling soon thereafter.