Killer Kowalski

"Killer" Kowalski was a retired Canadian professional wrestler and trainer.

Kowalski got his "Killer" nickname after kicking off an opponent's ear during a match in 1954. The injury was accidental: Kowalski's opponent, Yukon Eric, had "cauliflower (swollen) ears," so when Kowalski's shin hit Eric's head, his ear fell and rolled in the ring.Esquire: What I've Learned: Killer Kowalski (August 3, 2007)

The referee put the ear in his pocket, then raised Kowalski's arm in victory. Fans called Kowalski "Killer" ever since.

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• October 13, 1926: Born

• 1947: Wrestling debut

• 1954: Kicked wrestler Yukon Eric in the side of the head, knocking off his ear

• 1976: Formed The Executioners tag-team with Big John Studd

• 1976: Won the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) Tag Team Title

• 1977: Retired from Pro Wrestling

• 1978: Opened wrestling school

• 1982: Appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman

• 1986: Role in To A Random WARNING: Pop-Ups

• 1996: Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame

• 2003: Inducted into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame

• 2004: Inducted into the National Polish-American Hall of Fame

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