Angelo Mosca Passes Away At 84
Angelo Mosca, Sr. has passed away at the age of 84.
Mosca’s career began at the University of Notre Dame before eventually joining the Canadian Football League. The CFL Hall of Famer was a five-time Grey Cup champion (four with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 1963, 1965, 1967, & 1972 and one with the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1960).
After calling it a career on the gridiron, Mosca got involved in the world of professional wrestling, where he became known as Angelo “King Kong” Mosca. He competed all across North America before joining the WWE in 1981, feuding with the likes of Bob Backlund and Pat Patterson.
He departed from the promotion in 1985 but continued to promote shows in Ontario, Canada. His in-ring career came to an end in 1986.
WWE is saddened to learn that Angelo Mosca, Sr. passed away at the age of 84. https://t.co/0wPfbT46zV
— WWE (@WWE) November 6, 2021
We’re mourning the loss of franchise icon and Canadian Football Hall of Famer, Angelo Mosca, who passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 84.
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— x – Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats) November 6, 2021
Fightful sends its heartfelt condolences to Angelo’s family, friends and fans.
