Allen Coage
Wrestler and coach, 1983 Hall of Fame inductee
Born
October 22nd, 1943
81 years ago
Died
2007
18 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1943, one of the prominent figures in professional wrestling. Competed in the amateur wrestling circuit before transitioning to professional wrestling. Achieved significant recognition in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and later in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring name 'Bad News Brown.' Coached various wrestling teams at different levels, contributing to the development of wrestling talent in North America. Actively involved in mentoring wrestlers and sharing expertise.
Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013
Competitively wrestled in NWA and WWF
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