Baron Michele Leone
| Baron Michele Leone | |
|---|---|
Leone, circa 1952 | |
| Birth name | Michele Leone |
| Born | June 8, 1909 Pettorano sul Gizio, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy |
| Died | November 14, 1988 (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Automobile accident |
| Spouse |
Billie Leone (m. 1954) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Baron Michele Leone |
| Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Billed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Billed from | Italy |
| Trained by | Michele Leone (uncle) Hugh Nichols |
| Debut | 1933 |
| Retired | 1979 |
Michele Leone (June 8, 1909 – November 26, 1988), known by his ring name Baron Michele Leone, was an Italian-born professional wrestler. He was one of the biggest stars and most prominent heels of the early television era of wrestling and, in May 1952, was a part of professional wrestling's first $100,000 gate, when he faced Lou Thesz in a title vs. title bout.