Sydney Mervin BATT (1929 – 2015)
Name
Sydney Mervin BattKnown as
Steve RickardGender
MaleBirthdate
03 September 1929Birthplace
NapierDate of death
05 April 2015Place of death
Queensland, AustraliaPartner(s)
- Lorraine Hannah Batt, nee Exeter (25/11/1936-15/1/2010)
Children
- Ricky Batt
- Tony Batt
- Stephen Batt
Biography
Joined the New Zealand Police in Napier becoming a police detective in Wellington
Bought and ran the Hutt Park Hotel, Wellington along with his wife, 1984-1999
Professional wrestler, trainer and promoter
Wrestled throughout the world 1960-1980s
NWA Australasian Heavyweight Champion
3-time NWA New Zealand Heavyweight Champion
8-time NWA British Empire/Commonwealth Champion
First NWA Australasian Tag Team Champions, 1980s
Created television series “On The Mat”, 1975-1984
Retired from wrestling 1989
Accession number
644974Supporters and sponsors
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