Peter Sauer (February 2, 1900 – September 11, 1949), was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Ray Steele. He was born and raised in Norka, a German colony in Russia, in 1900 before immigrating to Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1906. A highly skilled and dangerous catch wrestler, Steele was known for his extensive knowledge of submission holds.[2]
Sauer served as a mentor and coach to many young stars, including Lou Thesz before his death of a heart attack[4] in September 1949. Thesz considered Sauer to be one of the finest wrestlers he ever knew.
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