Background
Gagne, Verne Clarence was born on February 26, 1926 in Minneapolis. Son of Clarence and Ellsie Gagne.
Gagne, Verne Clarence was born on February 26, 1926 in Minneapolis. Son of Clarence and Ellsie Gagne.
Student, University Minnesota, 1943-1944, 47-49.
Champion National Collegiate, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1948-1949; Amateur Athletic Union national champion, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1949; wrestler, Olympic Team Wrestling, 1948; big ten champion, 1944, 47-49; heavyweight champion, American Wrestling Association, Minneapolis, 1960-1962, 67-75; heavyweight champion, American Wrestling Association, Minneapolis, 1980-1981; producer, All Star Wrestling, Minneapolis, since 1985. Coach 1972 Olympics Wrestling Team, 1972.
With United States Marine Corps, 1944-1946. Member Minneapolis Boxing and Wrestling, All Star Wrestling. M C.
Married Mary Ardith Marxen. Children: Gregory, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Donna.