| Wild Bill Longson | |
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| Birth name | Willard Rowe Longson[1] |
| Born | June 8, 1906[1] Salt Lake City, Utah, United States[1] |
| Died | December 12, 1982 (aged 76)[1] St. Louis, Missouri, United States[1] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Purple Shadow[1] Wild Bill Longson[1] |
| Billed weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| Debut | April 1931[1] |
| Retired | 1960[1] |
Willard Rowe Longson (June 8, 1906 – December 12, 1982) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Wild Bill Longson. He spent most of his career in St. Louis, Missouri. He perfected the role of the arrogant heel, and is credited with inventing and popularizing the piledriver.[1]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Luce, Don. "Bill Longson". PWHF.com. Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. Archived from the original on 2013-12-28. Retrieved 2013-12-28.