André the Giant
Wrestler
Beyond HOPE: A poster brought Shepard Fairey fame and controversy. Now what?...first gained fame in the early 1990s with mysterious stickers featuring the wrestler Andre the Giant and enigmatic messages such as ``Andre the Giant Has a Posse'' or ``Obey.'' Eventually the secret got out: these snippets of street art --... In this article: Shepard Fairey, Barack Obama, The Miami Herald, Miami Art Museum, Miami, Florida, Creative Commons, and World War II |
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Virginia Pilot | 1 day ago
Report: Late pre-term babies not out of woods
When Tom Cavaliero arrived at the neonatal intensive care unit with his newborn a few weeks ago, he felt like he'd brought in Andre the Giant. The other babies in the NICU at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters were a fraction of...
In this article: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Virginia, Nor'easter, and Oxygen
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Bleacher Report | 6 days ago
Be Careful What You Wish For (and Other Raw Thoughts)
...with him at the top, this strategy has rarely worked. Of course, there are exceptions. I don't think I have to explain Andre the Giant or Hulk Hogan (then again, that was a different era and they booked them both perfectly). Brock...
In this article: WWE, Gene Snitsky, Jack Swagger, Brock Lesnar, Kevin Nash, John Cena, and Hornswoggle
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The Australian | November 20, 2009
Hulkster still has flair for melodramatic
...Kong Bundy, Yokozuna and Randy Savage. Yet, it was his win at Wrestlemania III over the eighth wonder of the world, Andre The Giant, that is my most vivid memory. Previously unbeaten, Andre, who legend tells us stood 7'4" and weighed 520...
In this article: Hulk Hogan, World Championship Wrestling, Ric Flair, Potato, Anglican, King Kong Bundy, and Australian Masters
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San Antonio News | November 19, 2009
The Chanifesto: Vince Young gives Houstonians mixed emotions
...symbol of Detroit's woes for a building that once hosted the Super Bowl, a Final Four, and Wrestlemania III when Hulk Hogan fought Andre the Giant in the main event. Now, Bud Adams would only have to flip 21/3 birds to rack up enough $250,000...
In this article: Houstonians, Vince Young, Houston Texans, Terrell Owens, Titans, Mario Williams, Texas, Houston Chronicle, and Super Bowl III
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Michigan Live | November 19, 2009
Videos: Failed pitches for Pontiac Silverdome
...Auction Preview: Episode 3 Useless trivia: The videos point out that "the dome established the largest indoor attendance record for a sporting event when Hulk Hogan met Andre the Giant in the World Wrestling Entertainments WrestleMania III."
In this article: Pontiac Silverdome, YouTube, Hulk Hogan, Auction Network, and Michigan
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Sydney Morning Herald - National | November 18, 2009
Hulk loses to Kate Ellis in arm wrestle
...and the odd politician all crowded a courtyard to witness the battle. It looked like the biggest crowd since Hulk fought Andre the Giant for the championship in 1987. The Hulk took it all in, clad in tight black shirt and a tighter...
In this article: Hulk Hogan, Hulk, Cancer, World Wrestling Entertainment, and Royal Rumble
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CNN | November 17, 2009
Detroit stadium sells for $583,000
...Silverdome's biggest event was Wrestle Mania III in 1987, when 93,000 fans packed into the stadium to watch Hulk Hogan body-slam Andre the Giant. That was the biggest turnout ever for an indoor sports event. Despite its rich history, the...
In this article: Cnnmoney.com, Detroit, Detroit Lions, San Francisco, Tax, Unemployment, World Cup, and Major League Soccer
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TIME | November 14, 2009
Q&A: Pro-Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan
...and the art form. Why do you think this younger generation has changed? The business moves so much faster now. It used to be if Andre the Giant and I had a feud, it'd probably play out six or seven months later at a big event. Nowadays, if...
In this article: Hulk Hogan, Steroid, World Wrestling Entertainment, The Wrestler, VH1, Sports Illustrated, and Total Nonstop Action
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CNN | November 12, 2009
Silverdome auction ends today - maybe
...the stadium drew a record number of indoor fans for WrestleMania III, when 93,000 people showed up to watch Hulk Hogan body-slam Andre the Giant. 0:00 /02:32Hollywood helps Michigan jobless That same year, Pope John Paul II held Mass at...
In this article: Pontiac, Michigan, Detroit Lions, Cnnmoney.com, National Football League, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Detroit, and Unemployment
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Description from Wikipedia:
André René Roussimoff (May 19, 1946 – January 27, 1993), best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. His great size was a result of a condition known as acromegaly, and led to him being dubbed "The Eighth Wonder of the World."
In the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Roussimoff briefly held the WWF Championship. In 1993, he was the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. Roussimoff was one of the most famous professional wrestlers of the 1970s and 1980s, and was involved in a legendary match with Hulk Hogan in 1987 at WrestleMania III.
- Birth Date:
- May 19, 1946
- Birthplace:
- Coulommiers, France
- Death Date:
- January 27, 1993
- Place of Death:
- Paris, France
- Weight:
- 520 lb to 540 lb
- Trainer:
- Frank Valois
- Debut Date:
- 1964
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