[1] At age 18 in 1951, he debuted after training with Bert Rubi, The Sheik and Larry Shane in Detroit.

They lost the title later that year to Mr. High (Doug "Gilbert" Lindzy, no relation to the latter Doug Gilbert) and Mr. Low (Dick Steinborn).

In addition, Holek wrestled as Stan Lutze in New England in the 1950s.

[1] Holek grew up on a farm in Chatham, Ontario, and has an older brother named Laddie.

[1] He died on November 28, 2015, after a two year battle with colon cancer.