Mary Ann Kostecki Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Mary Ann Kostecki (August 11, 1934 – May 12, 2008), better known by her stage name Penny Banner, was a professional wrestler. She was best known for her time spent in the American Wrestling Association. She was also the Commissioner of the Professional Girl Wrestling Association (PGWA) from 1992 until her death.
Studied judo as a teenager following an attempted sexual assault on her, and became well known during her wrestling career for using judo moves in her matches.
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Wrestled professionally from 1954 until her retirement in 1977. Currently, she remains active in the sport as the commissioner of the Professional Girl Wrestling Association.
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Is a multiple medalist in the Senior Olympics, winning gold and silver in the discus and shot put, as well as in various swimming events.
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Was the first wrestler to hold the American Wrestling Association Women's Championship.
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Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2005.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling
2004
TV Movie documentary
Herself, Girl Wrestler 1952-1971
WCW Slamboree 1994
1994
TV Special
Herself
AWA All-Star Wrestling
1972
TV Series
Herself
Wrestling at the Chase
1959
TV Series
Herself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA
2006
Video documentary
Herself
Known for movies
Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling (2004) as Herself, Girl Wrestler 1952-1971