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Theodore Vetoyanis (Greek: Θεόδωρος Βετογιάνης; February 27, 1908 – May 22, 1984) was an American professional wrestler and sports promoter known by his ring name George Zaharias. He was also popularly known as "The Crying Greek from Cripple Creek" or "The Greek Hyena" during the 1930s.
George Zaharias was born on February 28, 1909 in Pueblo, Colorado, USA. He was married to Harriet Apostolos, Betty Burgess and Babe Didrikson Zaharias. He died on May 22, 1984 in Tampa, Florida, USA.
25 de oct. de 2023 · In 1938, Zaharias met Babe Didrikson, a preternaturally talented female athlete who had set four world records in track and field at the 1932 Olympics and a charity golf event; the promoter had matched the wrestler, the golfer, and a minister in a threesome as a gag.
24 de may. de 1984 · George Zaharias, husband and manager of the late golfing champion Mildred (Babe) Didrikson Zaharias, died at a hospital here Tuesday after a long illness. He was 76 years old. Mr. Zaharias was...
Su entrenador fue George Zaharias, un conocido luchador profesional y promotor deportivo. En 1942 consiguió el estatus de jugadora amateur y alcanzó el rango de profesional en 1947.
26 de jun. de 2011 · Now at Salem Country Club, the starter called, “Mrs. George Zaharias. Play away please!” Applause rolled over her and she raised her hand in a salute. The morning mist had lifted and brilliant sunshine glazed the spectators. It was 8:30 a.m.
Already famous as Babe Didrikson, she married George Zaharias (1908–1984), a professional wrestler, in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 23, 1938. Thereafter, she was largely known as Babe Didrikson Zaharias or Babe Zaharias. [7] Babe Zaharias Park is located in Beaumont adjacent to her museum.
