Buddy Rogers (wrestler)
Buddy Rogers, better known by the ring name "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers, was an American professional wrestler who was one of the biggest professional wrestling stars in the beginning of the television era. His performances influenced future professional wrestlers, including "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who used Rogers's nickname, as well as his look, attitude and finishing hold, the figure-four leglock. He was also known for his rivalry with Lou Thesz, both in and out of the ring.
20 February 1921
Born on the same birth day (20 February): Buffy Sainte-Marie • Clarke Schmidt • Gail Kim • Gale Gordon • Glen Hanlon • Gloria Vanderbilt • Jay Hernandez • Joel Hodgson • John Charles Daly • Majandra Delfino • Mohamed Naguib • Sengoku Hidehisa • Shigeo Nagashima • Tony Hibbert
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