Ray Gunkel

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Raymond Fred Gunkel (February 16, 1924 - August 1, 1972), known professionally as Ray Gunkel, was an American professional wrestler and promoter in the state of Georgia. He is best known for having died of a heart attack after a match in Savannah, Georgia versus Ox Baker.

Though it was reported that Gunkel died from Baker's finishing move, the Heart Punch, this was not the case.

[edit] Championships and accomplishments

National Wrestling Alliance

National

NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (1 time) – with Cowboy Bob Ellis

Regional

NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
NWA Georgia Television Championship (1 time)
NWA International Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (7 times) – with Don McIntyre (2), Billy Red Lyons, Ron Etchison, Nick Roberts, Dick Gunkel and Dick Steinborn
NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Georgia version) (8 times)
NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (1 time) – with Don McIntyre
NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (5 times) – with Miguel Guzman, Ricki Starr, Wilbur Snyder, Herb Freeman and Amazing Zuma