"The Bounding Basque"
GREGORIO JARQUE
Gregorio Sánchez Jarque
Born
March 30, 1923
Died
July 1, 1998
Age
75 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Nationality
Spanish
Billed From
Barcelona, Spain
WWE Debut
January 13, 1953
Retired
December 30, 1955
Biography
Gregorio Jarque was a Spanish professional wrestler who competed for the Capitol Wrestling Corporation, the precursor to WWE, during the early 1960s. Often billed as the Bounding Basque, he was known for his athletic style and background in cycling. During his tenure, he competed in notable singles matches at Madison Square Garden against opponents such as Buddy Rogers and many others. He is remembered as one of the early international talents to showcase his skills in the Northeast United States territory.