Dean Detton

Dean Henry Detton (June 27, 1908 – February 23, 1958) was an American professional wrestler and World Heavyweight Champion who was active in the early portion of the twentieth century. Previously he was a proficient University of Utah football player. Detton was born in Richmond, Utah and raised Mormon. He retired from wrestling in 1951 and then ran a bar, The Turf Club, where he eventually hanged himself to death. For his last 14 years he had lived in Hayward, California.

In wrestling

• Signature moves
  • Shoulder Tackle
  • Toe Hold

• http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=13385
• http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=13385

Championships and accomplishments

• Wrestling championships
  • World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • NWA New Zealand Heavyweight Championship
  • NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Championship

• http://www.wrestling-titles.com/world/world-h.html