 Detton (top) in 1937 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dean Henry Detton June 27, 1908 Richmond, Utah, United States |
| Died | February 23, 1958 (aged 49) |
| Education | University of Utah |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name | Dean Detton |
| Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Billed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| Retired | 1951 |
Dean Henry Detton (June 27, 1908 – February 23, 1958) was an American professional wrestler and World Heavyweight Champion who was active in the early portion of the twentieth century. Previously he was a proficient University of Utah football player. Detton was born in Richmond, Utah and raised Mormon. He retired from wrestling in 1951 and then ran a bar, The Turf Club, where he eventually hanged himself.
For his last 14 years he had lived in Hayward, California.