The Sheik (wrestler)

Edward George Farhat was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name The Sheik. In wrestling, Farhat is credited as one of the originators of the hardcore style. In addition to his in-ring career, he was also the promoter of Big Time Wrestling, which promoted shows at Cobo Hall in Detroit until the 1980s, and was the booker for Frank Tunney's shows at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto from 1971 to 1977.

9 June 1924

Born on the same birth day (9 June): André Vallerand • Feodor III of Russia • Gilles De Bilde • Jim McDonald (halfback) • Les Paul • Miroslav Klose • Parinya Charoenphol

Born in the same month (June 1924): Art Donovan • Billie Dawe • Ezra Laderman • Friedrich L. Bauer • Hédi Fried • James W. McCord Jr. • Philip H. Hoff • Sidney Lumet • Torsten Wiesel • William Sloane Coffin