Age, Biography and Wiki
Mighty Igor (Richard Joseph Garza) was born on 16 July, 1931 in Dearborn, Michigan, is an American professional wrestler. Discover Mighty Igor's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Richard Joseph Garza |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
16 July, 1931 |
| Birthday |
16 July |
| Birthplace |
Dearborn, Michigan |
| Date of death |
2002 |
| Died Place |
Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 71 years old group.
Mighty Igor Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Mighty Igor height is 6ft 2in and Weight 289 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6ft 2in |
| Weight |
289 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Mighty Igor Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mighty Igor worth at the age of 71 years old? Mighty Igor’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Mighty Igor's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
Mighty Igor Social Network
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Timeline
Richard Joseph "Dick" Garza (July 16, 1931 – January 7, 2002), better known as Mighty Igor Vodik, or simply Mighty Igor, was an American professional wrestler.
He is a one-time American Wrestling Association World champion.
As Mighty Igor, he was frequently billed as the "World's Strongest Wrestler".
Garza grew up in Michigan and competed in bodybuilding contests.
He won the Mr. Michigan title in 1954 before competing in Mr. America and Mr. Universe competitions.
At a gym, Garza got into an argument with professional wrestler Brute Bernard and knocked him unconscious.
This gained him the interest of wrestling promoter Bert Ruby, who convinced him to enter professional wrestling.
Garza wrestled in Michigan and Ohio during his early career.
He competed for a promotion named Wolverine Wrestling, where he won his first title, the Wolverine Wrestling Mid-West Heavyweight Championship, on February 14, 1957.
He also competed in California, where he won the Los Angeles version of the WWA International Television Tag Team Championship in 1962 while teaming with Eric Rommel.
Garza later joined the American Wrestling Association (AWA), where he was given the ring name Mighty Igor Vodik by Verne Gagne.
On May 15, 1965, he won the AWA World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Mad Dog Vachon.
He held the title belt for one week before dropping it back to Vachon.
In 1965 and 1966, Vodik also had two reigns as the Nebraska Heavyweight Champion.
The following year, he defeated Bob Orton to win the AWA Midwest Heavyweight Championship.
In the 1970s, Garza wrestled as "The Mighty Igor" in the "Big Time Wrestling" circuit from Detroit, Michigan, performing with the likes of Bobo Brazil, The Sheik, Pampero Firpo, "Big" Tex McKenzie, The Stomper, Flying Fred Curry, and The Fabulous Kangaroos.
On January 7, 2002, Garza died after suffering a heart attack at a hospital in Detroit.
Garza used the gimmick of a friendly, but physically strong Polish man.
At times, he would wear nurse's shoes and long underwear in addition to his wrestling attire to make himself look friendly or kind but he would be superhuman strong.
He was also known for bringing toys and kielbasa to the ring, and he shared the kielbasa with his fans.
The other component of Garza's gimmick was his strength.
He performed several feats of strength for the audience, including leaning with his back against a wrestling ring and using his legs to hold back a car driving toward him.
Other performances included bending iron bars or placing cement blocks on his head and having someone break them with a sledgehammer.
Ivan Kalmikoff ( Edward Bruce ) acted as his manager, while in PR World Wrestling Council where he was a fan favorite and was one time WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight legend Jose Miguel Perez acted as his manager.
