Harry Elliott (wrestler)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Harrison Elliott August 16, 1904 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 25, 2006 (aged 101) Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Debut | c. 1920s |
| Retired | c. 1950s |
John Harrison "Harry" Elliott (August 16, 1904 – June 25, 2006) was an American professional wrestler, and promoter.[1] He is the oldest wrestler to have ever lived, at 101 years and 313 days.
Career
Elliott started out as a wrestler in Oregon in the 1930s. He retired from wrestling in the 1950s.[2]
From 1958 to 1969, he was the sole promoter in Washington, Idaho, and Northeast Oregon, promoting Seattle wrestling.[3]
Personal life
Elliott died on June 25, 2006, at 101 years old, making him the oldest wrestler to have ever lived.[4]
References
- ↑ "Washington State Wrestling Territory". www.legacyofwrestling.com. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ↑ "Harry Elliott Promotions". Wrestlingdata.
- ↑ Oliver, Greg. "Seattle promoter Harry Elliott dead at 101". canoe.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ↑ "John Elliot Obituary (2006)".
See also
Categories:
- 1904 births
- 2006 deaths
- Professional wrestling authority figures
- Professional wrestling promoters
- Professional wrestlers from Oregon
- Professional wrestlers from Louisiana
- Sportspeople from Shreveport, Louisiana
- American men centenarians
- Businesspeople from Shreveport, Louisiana
- Businesspeople from Portland, Oregon