Wissenswertes

After World War II, he enrolled at the University of Georgia where he majored in journalism.

Upon retirement for the 10th and final time, Dean burned his 'rasslin tights and a handmade robe gifted to him from the Sisters of Charity serving the Base Hospital 24 Langres, France.

Before taking the name Man Mountain Dean, he was known as the Hell's Kitchen Hillbilly, then Stone Mountain Leavitt.

He began his wrestling career around 1914 using the name "Soldier Leavitt."

Due to his large size, he was able to lie about his age and join the Army at the age of only 14. He served on the U.S.-Mexican border with Gen. John J. Pershing. He later saw combat in France during World War I.

Early in his professional wrestling career, he adopted the hillbilly persona and the moniker "Hell's Kitchen Bill-Bill." The persona and name were suggested by the famed writer Damon Runyon.

Despite his age, he re-entered the Army to serve his country during World War II. He earned the rank of Master Sergeant.

Met his wife, Doris, when he was a traffic cop on the Miami Beach Causeway. Doris suggested he add the name "Dean" to his nickname.

Dean played the villain in the matches. He originated the blimp fall-throwing full girth across a prostrate opponent.

Wrestler.

Not to be confused with British actor Alf Dean, aka "A.J. 'Man Mountain' Dean", who can be seen in such later films as Ich und der Herr Minister (1955), Der eiserne Unterrock (1956), Jumping for Joy (1956) and Ein Geschenk für den Boß (1960).

Fought 6,783 matches.