"The Barefoot Boy"
ANTONINO ROCCA
Antonino Biasetton
Height
6'0" (183 cm)
Weight
225 lbs (102 kg)
Born
April 13, 1927
Died
March 15, 1977
Age
49 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
Treviso, Veneto, Italy
Nationality
Italian, Argentine
Billed From
Argentina
WWE Debut
January 13, 1953
Retired
December 28, 1955
Hall of Fame
Inducted ★
Biography
Antonino Rocca was a transformative figure in the WWWF, renowned for his innovative, high-flying acrobatic style that predated modern professional wrestling techniques. He became one of the biggest box-office draws in New York City history, frequently headlining Madison Square Garden throughout the 1950s and 60s. Rocca was the inaugural holder of the WWWF International Tag Team Championship alongside Miguel Pérez and remained a beloved figure until his passing. In 1995, he was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for his massive contributions to the industry.