Angelo Mosca

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Angelo Mosca in 1984

Angelo Mosca (February 13, 1937 – November 6, 2021) was an American Canadian Football League player and professional wrestler. He was also known by the wrestling nicknames King Kong Mosca and The Mighty Hercules. He wrestled for Stampede Wrestling, American Wrestling Association (AWA), and World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

He was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1987, the Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame in 2012, and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.[1] Mosca's career lasted from 1958 until 1972. He played for Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Ottawa Rough Riders and Montreal Alouettes.

Mosca died on November 6, 2021 from problems caused by Alzheimer's disease, aged 84.[2]

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  1. "Angelo Mosca". oshof.ca. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  2. Angelo Mosca dead at 84