Alfred Pereira (August 8, 1906 to January 15, 1990) was an American professional wrestler, known as Al "Power House" Pereira. He held the
European Heavyweight Championship twice.
Early life
Pereira was born in
Half Moon Bay, California
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, the son of Portuguese immigrants.
Professional wrestling career
Pereira won the
European Heavyweight Championship in July 1937 in Paris, France, defeating
Henri Deglane. He later lost the title to
Dan Koloff, later reclaimed it and then lost it again to Koloff.
Personal life and death
Pereira later opened "Al Pereira's Inn" in
Honolulu
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, Hawaii. In 1933–36, Pereira was living at 144 N27th St, San Jose, California. In 1935 or 1936, Pereira married Nellie (born 1902/03), and they had a son, Alfred D Pereira Jr. In 1937 Alf and Nellie Pereira were living in Oakland, California. In later life, Pereira lived in
Reno, Nevada
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. On January 15, 1990, Pereira died in
Multnomah, Portland, Oregon.
Championships and accomplishments
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European Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
*World Heavyweight Championship (European version) (1 time)
References
External links
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1906 births
1990 deaths
American male professional wrestlers
American male sport wrestlers
American people of Portuguese descent
People from Half Moon Bay, California
Professional wrestlers from California
Sportspeople from San Mateo County, California