Korean professional wrestling legend Kim Il dies at 77

Korean professional wrestling legend Kim Il dies at 77

SEOUL, South Korea - Korean professional wrestling legend Kim Il, who went by the Japanese name Kintaro Oki and won fame in both Japan and South Korea, died in a Seoul hospital on Oct. 26. He was 77. Kim, master of the head-butt knockout in matches, became a wrestling star in Japan in 1960s and 1970s. This photo was taken in February, 2004. (Kyodo)

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