Collection: Pedro Morales Puerto Rican Champion

Proud Puerto Rican WWWF Champion ( Deceased )

The island of Puerto Rico has produced numerous sports-entertainment Superstars over the years, but none have ever been — and perhaps will never be — as successful as Pedro Morales. From becoming the first-ever WWE "Triple Crown" Champion to his induction into the Hall of Fame, Morales' near 30-year career is one full of history.

Born on Culebra Island, just off the shore of the Puerto Rican mainland, Pedro Morales moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., as a child and began to foster dreams of becoming a sports-entertainer. That dream came true in 1959, as Morales — still only a teenager —made his debut in his new hometown of New York City.

In the ring, his style could be described as workmanlike — that is, until he lost his temper. Then, all bets were off, and his opponents were in trouble. A tremendously powerful puncher, Morales was also well-versed in the technical aspects of the game and utilized the Boston Crab better than anyone in the business. He prided himself on being in tremendous condition and often won his bouts by simply wearing out his opponents.