'Jumping' Johnny DeFazio had quite the fascinating life and career.
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Beginning his wrestling days working under Toots Mondt for Spectactor Sports, DeFazio became one of the early stars of Vince McMahon Sr.'s WWWF, often teaming with Bruno Sammartino. Johnny would go on to win the WWWF Junior Heavyweight Championship a record four times.
Following his wrestling days, DeFazio would move into local politics in his native Pittsburgh.
At age 80, Johnny DeFazio passed away on 26 February.