Alejandro Cruz (wrestler)
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| Alejandro Cruz Ortiz | |
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| Ring name(s) | Black Shadow Alejandro Cruz Jungla Cruz |
| Born | May 3, 1921 León, Guanajuato |
| Died | March 8, 2007 Mexico City |
| Trained by | Manuel Miranda El Enfermero |
| Debut | June 21, 1942 |
Alejandro Cruz Ortiz (born May 3, 1921 León, Guanajuato, died March 8, 2007 Mexico City) was a Mexican professional wrestler, known worldwide as Black Shadow.
Cruz is best known for his Luchas de Apuestas, or mask vs. mask match, with Santo on November 7, 1953, a 70 minute match that is still heralded today as one of the most famous in Latin American history. It helped popularize the concept with mask matches still the biggest draws in Mexican wrestling to the moderm day. [1]
He was nicknamed El Hombre de Goma, translating to The Elastic Man, due to his elasticity and flexibility in the ring. [2]
Cruz died age 82 after suffering from pnemonia in Mexico City. [1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Hall of Famer Shadow passes away 3/9/07 Wrestling Observer
- ^ Luchawiki.com listing
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