O’Connor made wrestling history when he beat NWA World Champion Dick Hutton in St. Louis on Friday, January 9, 1959 at the Kiel Auditorium. O’Connor won a one-fall match

In December 1990, World Championship Wrestling held the Pat O'Connor Memorial International Cup Tag Team Tournament, an eight-team international tag team memorial tournament at Starrcade in honour of O'Connor. In 1996, he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

In 1990, he died of cancer. The following December, World Championship Wrestling held the Pat O'Connor Memorial International Cup Tag Team Tournament, an eight-team international tag-team memorial tournament at Starrcade in 1990 in honor of O'Connor.

Oct 4, 2011 · At Starrcade '90, WCW held the Pat O'Connor Memorial International Cup Tag Team Tournament featuring two representatives from the eight main wrestling nations: USA Canada

Aug 16, 1990 · Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Pat O'Connor started his wrestling career in 1959. He lived in St. Louis and was actively involved in the promotion of professional wrestling after his wrestling career ended. He died August 16, 1990 at Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Pat defeated Dick Hutton on January 9, 1959 , to become NWA world heavyweight champion. He held the title for nearly two years before losing it to Buddy Rogers, in front of a crowd of 41,000 in Chicago.

Aug 16, 1990 · Wrestled around Iowa during the 70s, and bought a share of Sam Muchnick's St. Louis Wrestling Club in 1982. After his death, Crockett Promotions held the Pat O'Connor Memorial International Tag Cup tournament.

Nov 19, 2019 · Pat O’Connor was one of the most beloved NWA champions of the era and, as a result of his popularity, he held wrestling’s most important and coveted title for over two and a half years.

In December 1990, World Championship Wrestling held the Pat O'Connor Memorial International Cup Tag Team Tournament, an eight-team international tag team memorial tournament at Starrcade in honour of O'Connor. In 1996, he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.

WCW/NWA Starrcade December 16 1990 Victor Zangiev & Salman Hashimikov vs Mr. Saito & The Great Muta semi finals.