births
February 26, 1926
Verne Gagne, American football player, wrestler, and trainer (died 2015)
Verne Gagne
Laverne Clarence "Verne" Gagne was an American amateur and professional wrestler, football player, wrestling trainer and wrestling promoter. He was the owner and promoter of the Minneapolis-based American Wrestling Association (AWA), the predominant promotion throughout the Midwest and Manitoba for many years. He remained in this position until 1991, when the company folded.
February 26
February 26 is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 308 days remain until the end of the year.