Clifford W. "Tiny" Krueger (June 24, 1918–October 15, 1988) was an American

United States

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 politician, businessman and circus performer from Wisconsin

Wisconsin

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Circus career

Born in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

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, Krueger graduated from high school in Merrill, Wisconsin

Merrill, Wisconsin

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. Kruger was in the Seils-Sterling Circus performing as the fat-boy weighing 450 pounds.

Business and political career

Krueger owned a tavern in Merrill, and served on the Merrill Common Council. He was also a member of the Lions Club, and the Farm Bureau. From 1947 to 1955 and from 1957 to 1983, he served in the Wisconsin State Senate

Wisconsin State Senate

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. He was the Senate Minority Leader in 1975, 1977, and 1979.