Ken Patera

American professional wrestler and weightlifter (born 1942) Ken PateraPatera, c. 1972Personal informationBornKenneth Wayne Patera (1942-11-06) November 6, 1942 (age 83)Portland, Oregon, U.S.Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)Weight322 lb (146 kg)Professional wrestling careerRing nameKen PateraBilled height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)Billed weight267 lb (121 kg)Billed fromPortland, OregonTrained byVerne GagneDebut1972RetiredAugust 12, 2011 SportSportWeightlifting, powerlifting, shot putClubYork Barbell ClubAchievements and titlesPersonal bestSP – 20.10 m (1972) Medal record Olympic weightlifting Representing United States World Weightlifting Championships 1971 Lima +110 kg Pan American Games 1971 Cali +110 kg Strongman Representing United States World's Strongest Man 3rd 1977 World's Strongest Man Kenneth Wayne Patera (born November 6, 1942) is an American retired professional wrestler, Olympic weightlifter, and strongman competitor. He was well known in the World Wrestling Federation from 1976 to 1981, 1984 to 1985 and 1987 to 1988 and American Wrestling Association. Early athletic career Ken Patera, from a Czech-American family, was strong and extraordinarily athletic, with many people in his family