Ethel Johnson (wrestler)
| Ethel Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ethel Blanche Wingo |
| Born | (1935-05-14)May 14, 1935 Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 2018(2018-09-14) (aged 83) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart disease |
| Spouse | Leon Hairston (–2010) |
| Children | 3 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Ethel Johnson Rita Valdez |
| Billed height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Billed weight | 115 lb (52 kg) |
| Trained by | Mildred Burke |
| Debut | 1952 |
| Retired | 1976 |
Ethel Blanche Hairston (née Wingo; May 14, 1935 – September 14, 2018) was an American professional wrestler whose ring name was Ethel Johnson. She debuted at age 16, becoming the first African-American women's champion. She was a fan favorite, billed as "the biggest attraction to hit girl wrestling since girl wrestling began."
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