He attended the Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, where he began playing football.

After retiring from professional wrestling Zvorkin would travel the United States and Canada competing in dog shows for many years.

[3] He returned to the Tigers for 3 more seasons in 1937, ending with his enlistment during World War II.

After being influenced by Whipper Billy Watson, Zvorkin made his professional wrestling debut on March 24, 1944, defeating Al Dunlop.

[1] Over the years Zvonkin wrestled under a number of different identities or ring names, including masked characters Mr. X and the Purple Phantom.