Dean Detton

Dean Henry Detton (June 27, 1908 – February 23, 1958) was an American professional wrestler and World Heavyweight Champion who was active in the early portion of the twentieth century. Previously he was a proficient University of Utah football player. Detton was born in Richmond, Utah and raised Mormon. He retired from wrestling in 1951 and then ran a bar, The Turf Club, where he eventually hanged himself to death. For his last 14 years he had lived in Hayward, California.
==In wrestling==
*Signature moves
**Shoulder Tackle
**Toe Hold
==Championships and accomplishments==
*Wrestling championships
**World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
**NWA New Zealand Heavyweight Championship
**NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Championship
==External links==
* Profile
* Profile
Category:1908 births
Category:1958 deaths
Category:American wrestlers
Category:Male wrestlers
Category:Wrestlers who have died
Category:Central States Wrestling alumni
Category:Pacific Northwest Wrestling alumni