Eddie Marlin

Edward Marlin (August 13, 1930 – August 15, 2019) was an American promoter and professional wrestler. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1967, Marlin wrestled for Nick Gulas' NWA Mid-America promotion under a mask as "The Mummy".  He retired in 1993.

In the early-1970s, Marlin formed a tag team with Tommy Gilbert. The duo achieved their greatest success in NWA Mid-America, winning the NWA Southern Tag Team Championship, NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship, and NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship.

Death
Marlin died on August 15, 2019 from multiple organ failure under hospice care in Gallatin, Tennessee at the age of 89.Memphis Wrestling Legend & Jeff Jarrett's Grandfather Eddie Marlin Passes Away

Championships and accomplishments
NWA Mid-America
NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Tommy Gilbert 
NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Tommy Gilbert (2 times) and Tojo Yamamoto (1 time)
NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Tommy Gilbert and Ricky Gibson

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Category:1930 births
Category:2019 deaths
Category:Deaths from multiple organ failure
Category:American professional wrestlers
Category:Sportspeople from Nashville, Tennessee