Myers allegedly asked Steele if he could use his name, that he liked it a lot and the future Hall of Fame coach told him no problem. At halftime, Myers approached Steele and told him about his venture into wrestling and that he was looking for a name. According to Michigan High School Hall of Fame coach George Steele of Warren, he and Myers were coaching against each other in a high school JV match-up while both were early into their careers. Looking to hide his real name, Myers opted for the alias 'George Steele'.

Myers was soon scouted by World Wide Wrestling Federation (However, he had him drop the mask, as well as the title of the Student.

Gary Hart served as the Student's manager and had to explain to the announcers why his client could not apply any legitimate holds or maneuvers instead relying on only his undisciplined brute strength. Looking to supplement his income, he got into the world of Detroit-area professional wrestling, but in order to protect his privacy, he wrestled using a mask and the name 'the Student'. There he would eventually become a member of the Michigan Coaches Hall of Fame. Īfter earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and a master's degree from Central Michigan University, Myers became a teacher, amateur wrestling coach, and football coach at Madison High School in Madison Heights, Michigan. In 1961, he was with the Grand Rapids Blazers ( UFL). In 1956, Myers entered Michigan State University as a football player for the Michigan State Spartans, but his career as a football player was immediately cut short as a result of knee problems. During high school, he found success in track, baseball, basketball, and football.

Retrieved April 17, 2012.Myers was born in Detroit on April 16, 1937, and was raised in Madison Heights, Michigan. 'Ed Wood (1994) Film Festival Review Ode to a Director Who Dared to Be Dreadful'. Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.

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