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Bearcat Wright

American professional wrestler (1932-1982)

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Also known as Edward "Bearcat" Wright · Edward Wright

Born: January 13, 1932
Died: August 28, 1982
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: professional wrestler(1952–1975)
, actor
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Edward M. Wright better known by his ring name "Bearcat" Wright was an American professional wrestler who became popular in the late 1950s and 1960s. Despite racial tension in the United States, he became wildly popular as a babyface. Whether he was wrestling in either singles competition or in tag team competition, thousands of fans would pack arenas to see him. He was the son of boxer Ed "Bearcat" Wright, and had an 8–0 record as a professional boxer himself in the early 1950s, boxing as "Bearcat Wright Jr."

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Sex or gender: male
Ethnic group: African Americans
Family name: Wright
Awards: WWE Hall of Fame(2017)
Sport: professional wrestling
Given name: Edward
Pseudonym: Bearcat Wright
Birth name: Edward Wright
Native language: English
Writing language: English

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