"Missouri Mauler"
MISSOURI MAULER
Lawrence Edward Hamilton
Height
6'4" (193 cm)
Weight
324 lbs (147 kg)
Born
March 31, 1931
Died
July 20, 1996
Age
65 years (at death)
Gender
Male
Birthplace
St. Joseph, Missouri, United States
Nationality
American
Billed From
St. Joseph, Missouri
WWE Debut
January 5, 1955
Retired
October 18, 1955
Biography
Larry Hamilton, known as the Missouri Mauler, was a prominent fixture in early televised wrestling during the 1950s and 1960s. He competed for the Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC), the precursor to the modern WWE, where he famously teamed with his brother Jody Hamilton. In 1958, the duo headlined a major event at Madison Square Garden against the legendary Antonino Rocca and Miguel Perez. Throughout his tenure in promotions like MWE and ESE, he established himself as a versatile performer and a significant figure in the National Wrestling Alliance.