Mike Boyette

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Mike "California Hippie" Boyette (April 24, 1943 - December 6, 2012) was an American professional wrestler.^[1]

Boyette was born in Tucson, Arizona. Prior to his career in wrestling, he became a judo champion while serving in the American Marines and earned a place in the 1964 Olympic team in Tokyo, but broke his leg and had to give up his spot. In 1966, Boyette began his wrestling career and was trained by Eddie Sharkey and Verne Gagne. He became second in all three United States Tag Team title competitions. In 1985, He wrestled in the UWF and had a total loss of 197 losses.^[2]

Boyette died in Alabama, survived by his daughter Kristi Bowyer and 2 sons, Lance & Steve. He had 7 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren.

References

↑ "Remembering professional wrestling's "Hippie," Mike Boyette". The Alabama News. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
↑ "Mike Boyette - Wrestling Profiles". Obsessed With Wrestling. Retrieved December 8, 2012.

Persondata
Name	Boyette, Mike
Alternative names
Short description	American wrestler
Date of birth	April 24, 1941
Place of birth	Tucson, Arizona
Date of death	December 6, 2012
Place of death	Alabama

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