Don Robinson (British businessman)
British businessman and former wrestler (born 1934)
Donald Robinson (27 June 1934 – 6 November 2025) was a British businessman, who initially gained fame as a professional wrestler and events promoter.
Robinson would later be known for his involvements with association football clubs Scarborough and Hull City, as well as his ownership and chairmanship of a wide variety of businesses.
Early life
Donald Robinson was born in Scarborough, North Riding of Yorkshire on 27 June 1934.
Career
Wrestling
Having originally tried his hand at rugby league with Hull Kingston Rovers, Robinson turned to professional wrestling when he was introduced by a friend. He decided he would go by the ring name "Dr. Death", after being given permission to use the alias by another friend, Paul Lincoln, who had already adopted it in 1951. Despite this, Robinson would soon gain national fame as a wrestling events promoter instead. Working independently, his charisma and "larger than life" personality saw him quickly become one of the best promoters in England.
In January 1965, the BBC hosted a wrestling event in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and chose Robinson to promote it. It was through this event that he formed a long-term friendship with fellow promoter Jarvis Astaire.
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