Verne Gagne (Feb 26, 1926 - Apr 27, 2015) was a retired American professional wrestler. He was currently a freelancer. His real name was Laverne Clarence Gagne. Gagne's height was 5 ft 11 in and he weighed 215 lbs. He was born in
Robbinsdale, Minnesota, United States on 26 Feb 1926. Gagne's signatures moves were Sleeperhold. He has wrestled under the ringnames Verne Gagne.