Penny Banner - Vintage Lady Pro Wrestlers

Here are some shots of legendary female wrestler Penny Banner in action.
Penny was active from 1954 to 1977.
Her real name was Mary Ann Kostecki and she was born on August 11, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Penny Banner vs Donna Christanello

Moolah with a choke on Penny Banner

Penny Banner vs Tammi Jones

Penny Banner and Tammi Jones again

Penny Banner and Toni Rose

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Penny Banner vs Toni Rose

Old School Female Wrestling with Penny Banner trying to twist off Toni Rose's arm.

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Penny Banner vs Judy Grable - Vintage Female Wrestling

Here are some shots of two women's wrestling legends, Penny Banner and Judy Grable (in the spotted outfit).
Five foot eight, 135 pound Penny was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 11th, 1934.
Judy Grable was born on August 21st, 1935 in Bremerton, Washington and was five foot six, 137 pounds.
So it was a pretty even match up.

Penny Banner - (August 11, 1934 – May 12, 2008)

I know this is late but things have been hectic around here......

Penny Banner died in her sleep at the home of her daughter, Wendi, in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 12, 2008.
I was lucky enough to see Penny wrestle " back in the day". Our local TV station actually had wrestling matches here, and I got to see Penny and some of the other greats when they were with the NWA.
Penny was married to Johnny Weaver for 35 years before divorcing him in 1994.
She also competed in the Senior Olympic Games doing Swimming plus the Shot Put and Discus throws later in life.
I think if one word could describe Penny it is " Guts".
She stared cancer in the face till it blinked.
She stayed active all her life.
And she was a role model for a lot of up and coming wrestlers.
And she entertained us.

Rest in Peace Penny.

 Lily Thomas and Penny Banner

Penny Banner - Womens Wrestling

Birthday: August 11, 1934
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Height and Weight: 5'8" - 165 lbs
Debut-Retire: July 1954-June 1977
Trained By: Marines in Judo Class
Signature Moves: Catch as Catch Can, Small Package, Sunset Flip, Dropkick

Penny Banner, born Mary Ann Kostecki on August 11th, 1934 in St Louis, Missouri, was a professional wrestler. She is best known for her time spent in the American Wrestling Association.

Penny Banner vs Toni Rose

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