Shohei Baba
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| Birth name | Shohei Baba |
| Born |
January 23, 1938 Sanjo, Niigata, Japan |
| Died | January 31, 1999 (aged 61) |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Baba The Giant Babyface Baba Big Baba Giant Baba Giant Zebra Great Baba Ishope Baba Shohei Baba |
| Billed height | 2.09 m (6 ft 10 in) |
| Billed weight | 135 kg (298 lb) |
| Trained by |
Fred Atkins Great Togo Rikidōzan |
| Debut | September 30, 1960 |
Shohei Baba (馬場 正平 Baba Shōhei?, January 23, 1938 – January 31, 1999), best known by his ring name Giant Baba (ジャイアント馬場 Jaianto Baba?), was a Japanese professional wrestler and co-founder of All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) that, along with Antonio Inoki, became one of the most famous Japanese wrestlers of his era, with a popularity in Japan comparable to Hulk Hogan's in the United States.
Among his many accomplisments, Baba was a four-time PWF World Heavyweight Champion and a three-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion.
Before entering professional wrestling he had been a professional baseball pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants, and was signed at the age of 17. Baba, who was issued jersey number 59, was a member of the organization for at least five years. It appears however, he spent most of his time in the minor leagues. He appeared in only three games with the Giants, and recorded a record of 0–1.
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