Happy Humphrey
This article is about the wrestler. For other persons named William Cobb, see William Cobb (disambiguation)
| William Joseph Cobb | |
|---|---|
| Ring name(s) | Happy Humphrey |
| Born | July 16, 1926 |
| Died | March 14, 1989(1989-03-14) (aged 62) |
| Debut | 1953 |
| Retired | 1962 |
William Joseph Cobb (July 16, 1926 - March 14, 1989), best known by his ring and screen names of Happy Humphrey and "Squasher" Humphrey, was an American professional wrestler and the heaviest professional wrestler of all time. His most active period was in the 1950s and 1960s when he billed himself as "the world's largest wrestler". Humphrey averaged 750 lb (340 kg) during his career. Several times, he weighed in at over 800 lb (360 kg), and on one occasion he weighed over 900 lb (410 kg)
Read more about Happy Humphrey: Wrestling Career, Outside Wrestling, Doctor-regulated Lifestyle, Massive Weight Loss/obesity Study, Life After The Study
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