[In Memorium] Penny Banner (1934-2008)

Legends Championship Wrestling was saddened to hear today of the passing of another legendary women's wrestler, Penny Banner.

Banner, considered one of the best female wrestlers in history, passed away Monday night in her sleep after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Banner is the only woman in St. Louis' Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame and was the first AWA Women's Champion in 1961.

For more information on Banner's legendary career, or to order her autobiography Banner Days, click here or visit bannerdays.com.

Legends Championship Wrestling would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Penny Banner.