228. Gene Anderson

We may have two Andersons ranked higher, but it is Gene Anderson who A: Actually is an Anderson and B: really was from Minnesota. Gene Anderson was an incredible tag team wrestler who along with his kayfabe brothers (Lars & Ole) captured numerous tag team straps in the Mid Atlantic and Georgia territories. He was a tough no-nonsense grappler whose fluid destruction of opponents was actually a thing of beauty to watch. To those following wrestling now, Gene is an afterthought of the fictitious Anderson clan, which is a shame considering it was he who created it.

Should Gene Anderson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 50%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 10%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 15%

The Bullet Points

Billed From: U.S.A. (Minnesota)
Key Championships Held: NWA Georgia Southern Tag Team (2) w/Lars Anderson
NWA (Georgia) World Tag Team w/Lars A
NWA Atlantic Coast Tag Team (4) w/Ole Anderson
NWA Mid Atlantic Tag Team (2) w/Ole Anderson
NWA (Mid Atlantic) World Tag Team (7) w/Ole Anderson
NWA Georgia Tag Team (7) w/Ole Anderson
NWA Georgia Television
Why they will get in: Perhaps he could get in as an homage to Mid-Atlantic
Why they won't get in: His contributions have been ignored by today’s generation.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Teamed with Lars and Ole for the first time (6/10/68)
2. With Ole, defeats Mr. Wrestling I and Mr Wrestling II for the Georgia straps (9/20/74)
3. With Ole, returns to Georgia and dominates the Tag Team scene reclaiming the tag team titles (10/22/76)
4. With Ole, defeats Ric Flair & Greg Valentine for the Mid Atlantic Belts (5/8/77)
5. Wins his only singles belt becoming the Georgia Television Champion (1978)