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Penny Banner, (born Mary Ann Kostecki on August 11, 1934 in St Louis, Missouri) was a professional wrestler. She is best known for her time spent in the American Wrestling Association.
[edit] Profile
- Birthday: August 11, 1934
- Hometown: ST. Louis, Missouri
- Height & Weight: 5'8" - 165 lbs
- Debut-Retire: July 1954-June 1977
- Trained By: Marines in Judo Class
- Signature Moves: Catch as Catch Can, Small Package, Sunset Flip, Dropkick
[edit] Titles Held
- 1st A.W.A Women's World Champion
- 3 time N.W.A and Canadian Women's World Tag Team Champion (with Bonnie Watson-Betty Jo Hawkins -Lorraine Johnson)
- 2nd N.W.A. Texas Women's Champion
[edit] Personal life
- In late 2005, Penny Banner was diagnosed with cancer. In February 2006, the cancer had shrunk considerably after a doctor's check-up.
- Banner works as a real-estate agent.
- Banner was once married to Johnny Weaver.
- Banner also dated Elvis Presley from 1956 to late 1958.
- Banner's Autobiography was completed 2005 (telling the true story of womens' wrestling)
- Banner was the 4th woman wrestler inducted into the PWHF (Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame) Amsterdam, NY- May 2005
- Banner continues to compete in the Sr.Olympic Games doing Swimming plus the ShotPut and Discus throws.
- Banner is the Commissioner of the PGWA (Pro Girl Wrestling Association).
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