Mildred Burke (August 5, 1915 – February 18, 1989) was an American professional wrestler. She is overall a three-time women's world champion under different incarnations and recognitions. Burke's heyday lasted from the mid-1930s to the mid-1950s, when she held the NWA World Women's Championship for almost twenty years.

Mildred Bliss Younker (August 5, 1915 – February 14, 1989) was an American professional wrestler, who wrestled under the name Mildred Burke. She is a member of the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame as well as the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame.

Apr 4, 2020 · Burke’s matches there proved to be very successful with the Japanese public, planting the seeds for the future of women’s wrestling in that country and leading to the creation of the All Japan Women’s Pro-Wrestling Association.

Burke appeared in Chicago on Saturday, July 11, 1953 at Marigold Arena. She again won in Denver on December 8, 1953, beating Millie Stafford to retain her title. Burke lost her claim to the World Title in 1954 to June Byers, but remained the WWWA Women’s World Champion, a title respected to this day. Burke ran a wrestling school in

Nov 14, 2024 · Putting women’s pro wrestling on the map, literally and figuratively, Burke became the first female athlete in any sport to earn $1-million. She main evented shows, including a super show in...

Jul 3, 2023 · Mildred Burke died from a stroke on February 18, 1989, in Northridge, California. She was 73. In 2002, Mildred Burke was posthumously inducted in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, and in 2016, she was inducted into the “Legacy” wing of the WWE Hall of Fame.

Mildred Bliss was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on August 5, 1915. She died on February 18, 1989 at the age of 73. Mildred Burke was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 as part of the Legacy wing and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of …

Aug 31, 2024 · Mildred Burke was one of the pioneers of modern women's wrestling. She began her career wrestling for promoter Billy Wolfe in circus and carnival side shows (wrestling all comers, and defeating over 200 men in the process), became the women's pro champion three times, and ended her career by operating Millie's Gym, an early source for training ...

Mar 1, 2024 · Mildred Burke – ‘Promoting Women’s Wrestling During the early 1950s, Mildred Burke was in Los Angeles and created the World Women’s Wrestling Association. During this time, she was considered to be a woman with a perfect physique.

Feb 3, 2020 · Behind the glitz and the glamour of professional wrestling is a legend of a true pioneer for women in the sport - Mildred Burke. Burke was considered as one of the toughest competitors in professional wrestling and she fought her way into the history books.