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3/20: Today in DMV Wrestling History

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Jeff Quinton
Mar 20, 2023
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Ken Patera

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On March 20, 1975 at The Scope in Norfolk, VA, Ken Patera defeated Ric Flair.

Patera’s brother Jack played for the Baltimore Colts at one point.

Ken competed in weightlifting and strongman contests and was an Olympian in 1972 and won gold at the 1971 Pan American Games.

Here’s an interview Patera did recently:

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