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Sgt. Slaughter

Birthday: August 27, 1948 (76 years)

HomeTown: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Sgt. Slaughter is an American professional wrestler who got fame through his time in the AWA, NWA, and WWF. He later joined the WWE as part of their ambassador program after his retirement. Born on August 27, 1948, Sgt. Slaughter hails from Detroit, United States. As in 2024, Sgt. Slaughter's age is 76 years. Discover below for comprehensive details about Sgt. Slaughter, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Sgt. Slaughter Wiki Table

Stage NameSgt. Slaughter
Real NameSgt. Slaughter
Profession(s)Wrestler,
BirthdayAugust 27, 1948
Zodiac SignVirgo
Age76 years
GenderMale
BirthplaceDetroit, United States
HometownDetroit, Michigan, United States
NationalityAmerican

Sgt. Slaughter Family and Personal Life

  1. Sgt. Slaughter was born in Detroit, United States.
  2. Sgt. Slaughter’s birth sign is Virgo.
  3. Sgt. Slaughter completed his education at Eden Prairie High School.
  4. After his high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and reached the rank of Sergeant.
  5. He had been awarded twice by Pro Wrestling Illustrated, one for the Most Inspiring Wrestler of the Year in 1984 and later for the Most Hated Wrestler of the Year in 1991.
  6. Sgt. Slaughter’s is a father to two children from his first wife, Diane Kopp.
  7. Later, he married Karen Hennessy, his second wife.

Sgt. Slaughter Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Sgt. Slaughter?: Sgt. Slaughter is a renowned American professional wrestler who is recognized for his successful career in AWA, NWA, and WWF. He later participated in the WWE ambassador program after retiring from the wrestling ring.
  2. Born on: Sgt. Slaughter was born on August 27, 1948.
  3. Hometown: Detroit, Michigan is the birthplace of Sgt. Slaughter.
  4. Early Life: He completed his high school at Eden Prairie and then joined the United States Marine Corps and attained the rank of Sergeant.
  5. Awards: He gained recognition from Pro Wrestling Illustrated, bagging the Most Inspiring Wrestler of the Year award in 1984 and then the Most Hated Wrestler of the Year award in 1991.
  6. Marital Life: Sgt. Slaughter has been married twice. He had two children with his first wife, Diane Kopp. His second marriage was with Karen Hennessy.

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