Mighty Igor

Mighty Igor, also known as Mighty Igor Vodik, was a professional wrestler and the one-time American Wrestling Association World champion. He was often hailed as 'the strongest wrestler in the world'.

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Profession :

Wrestler

Birthday :

July 16, 1931

Death Date:

January 07, 2002

Age :

70

Richard Joseph “Dick” Garza, better known as Mighty Igor, was a Ukrainian-Canadian strongman and professional wrestler who rose to international fame during the 1960s and 1970s. Renowned for his remarkable strength and endurance, he performed impressive feats such as pulling a locomotive with his teeth and carrying a 2000-pound boat on his shoulders. Among his notable accomplishments were winning the 1967 North American Strongman title and being inducted into the Canadian Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Mighty Igor also showcased his artistic talents by creating his own wrestling posters and promotional materials, with his artwork being exhibited in both Canada and the United States. His paintings often depicted scenes of nature and landscapes. A multilingual individual, he was fluent in several languages, including Ukrainian, Russian, and English.

Throughout his wrestling career, Mighty Igor held several championship titles, including the AWA Midwest Heavyweight Championship and the AWA World Heavyweight Championship in the American Wrestling Association. He also won the Nebraska Heavyweight Championship twice. Known as the “World’s Strongest Wrestler,” he was a beloved figure in the wrestling community.

In addition to his wrestling achievements, Mighty Igor appeared in films and TV shows such as “The Wizard of Speed and Time” and “Spiderman and His Amazing Friends.” As a one-time American Wrestling Association World champion, he was often billed as the “World’s Strongest Wrestler.”