AL SMITH

Albert Michael Alexinis

Capitol Wrestling Era

Height

5'9" (175 cm)

Weight

207 lbs (94 kg)

Born

March 13, 1915

Died

April 5, 1986

Age

71 years (at death)

Gender

Male

Birthplace

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Nationality

American

Billed From

Brooklyn, New York

WWE Debut

November 24, 1954

Retired

December 7, 1955

Biography

Al Smith was a veteran professional wrestler who competed extensively for the Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC) and the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) during the mid-20th century. Known for his versatility, he also performed under various aliases including Ivan Gorky and Jolly Cholly. His tenure in the Northeast territory saw him facing many of the era's top stars throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

Ring Names

Al NorcusJan 1, 1942 → Dec 31, 1946

Al AlexanderJan 1, 1947 → Dec 31, 1950

Ivan GorkyJan 1, 1951 → Dec 31, 1951

Al SmithJan 1, 1957 → Dec 31, 1970

Jolly ChollyJan 1, 1961 → Dec 31, 1963

Eras

Capitol Wrestling Era★WWWF Era