[1] Born in Regina, Saskatchewan and alter raised in Hamilton, Ontario.

In 1955 Foti debuted in Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Alberta where he became a household name for the territory.

Billed from Hamilton, Foti would draw sellouts crowds in matches against Whipper Billy Watson, Lou Thesz, and Killer Kowalski.

On June 6, 1959, Foti won the NWA Calgary Canadian Heavyweight Title by defeating Charro Azteca.

In 1966 he returned to Stampede where he feuded with Gil Hayes from 1967 to 1969, and Bob Sweetan in 1969.