Joe Stecher
| Joe Stecher | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 4, 1893 Dodge, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 1974 (aged 80) St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Joe Stecher |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Debut | 1912 |
| Retired | 1934 |
Joe Stecher (April 4, 1893 – March 29, 1974), sometimes spelled Joe Stetcher, was an American professional wrestler and three-time World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. Known for his ferocity, tremendous leg strength and extensive knowledge of the sport, Stecher is considered to be one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. In 2000, Stecher was inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.