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Christos Theofilou (Greek: Χρήστος Θεοφίλου; January 2, 1894 – August 19, 1975), better known as "The Golden Greek" Jim Londos (Greek: Τζιμ Λόντος), was a Greek American professional wrestler. Londos was one of the most popular stars on the professional wrestling circuit in the 1930s and 1940s.
Jim Londos, eigentlich griechisch Χρήστος Θεοφίλου, Christos Theofilou bzw. Christopher Theophelus, (* 1894 in Koutsopodi, Griechenland; † 19. August 1975 in Escondido, Kalifornien) war ein griechisch - US-amerikanischer Ringer. Er war mehrfacher Weltmeister der Berufsringer im Freistilringen.
Many considered Jim Londos the greatest wrestling star the sport had ever seen. From his first match on August 6, 1915, competing under the name Jim Wilson and wrestling Charlie Rentrop to a 30-minute draw in Dairyville, Oregon; until his final match, defeating Elias Panagos in Argos, Greece on October 7, 1956, he continued to be a draw.
Championship match from Philadelphia featuring Jim Londos and Hall of Fame foot ball great Bronko Nagurski. Londos would hold this title until he retired. ...
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15. Juli 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Jim Londos, a Greek immigrant who became a wrestling legend in the US and Greece. From his humble beginnings as a shepherd to his fame as "The Golden Greek", Londos fought in 32 countries and helped many orphans.
None of those jobs were for “The Golden Greek” Jim Londos. One of the most popular stars on the professional wrestling circuit in the 1930s and 1940s, Londos achieved immense popularity by flaunting his good looks and chiseled physique while targeting the ugliest wrestlers he could find.
Jim Londos. Roles: Singles Wrestler (1917 - 1946) Promoter. Beginning of in-ring career: 1917. End of in-ring career: 1946. In-ring experience:
