Earl Patrick Freeman
Earl Patrick Freeman (August 23, 1932 – December 28, 1989) was a Canadian professional wrestler, best known by his ring name Paddy Ryan, who competed in North American and international promotions during the 1950s and 60s.
| Earl Patrick Freeman | |
|---|---|
Ryan as Stampede North American Heavyweight Champion in 1978. | |
| Born | August 23, 1932 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | December 28, 1989 (aged 57) Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Paddy Ryan The Zebra Kid Ace Freeman Bud Freeman |
| Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Billed weight | 305 lb (138 kg) |
| Debut | 1950's |
| Retired | 1982 |
While competing in western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, Freeman was involved in memorable feuds with Lumberjack Luke, Ripper Collins and "Crippler" Ray Stevens as a mainstay of NWA All-Star Wrestling, Pacific Northwest Wrestling and Stampede Wrestling during the late 1970s.
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