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Pete Doherty

Born
Jan 18, 1945 · Aged 81
Died
Jun 16, 2026
Place of birth
Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
4
TV credits
6
Also known as (5)
  • The Golden Terror
  • The Duke of Dorchester
  • The Designated Hitman
  • Pete Dougherty
  • Pete Doherty

Biography

Pete Doherty, born January 18, 1945, was an American professional wrestler and television commentator, best known by his ring name "The Duke of Dorchester". His career began in 1973 with the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), where he primarily performed as enhancement talent, known for his eccentric style and ring name, which paid homage to his hometown of Dorchester, Massachusetts. Throughout his career, Doherty was recognized for his loud interaction with the audience and his tactics in the ring. While he never reached star status, he had notable feuds with wrestlers like King Kong…