Last wrestled for ABC Wrestling in Beziers, France, losing to Matthew Ford. Wrestled last match as a replecement for Nick Strong, teaming with, Last wrestled on November 14, 2021, for an event in Guadalajara, Mexico where he defeated. t.co/O5GfUklP1O", "Cowboy" Bob Ellis profile, from LegacyOfWrestling.com, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_oldest_surviving_professional_wrestlers&oldid=1140457677. Holding the title for 50 days before losing it to Cowboy Bob Ellis, The Destroyer reclaimed the title for a third time by defeating Ellis on Nov. 13, 1964, in San Diego. The son of director Robert N. Bradbury, he appeared in vaudeville with his parents and with his twin brother Bill Bradbury appeared as a child in a series of 16 semi- documentary short films directed by their father, The Adventures of Bob and Bill. The last surviving wrestler from the "Pioneer Era" (1900s1940s) was American wrestler Angelo Savoldi (born April 21, 1914, died September 13, 2013, aged 99years, 145days). Torres collapsed in the ring and died three days later in the hospital. Voice of World Class Championship Wrestling. One former player who was part of the Cowboys championship team was 'Bullet' Bob Hayes. Shows for the week were taped on Sundays, allowing Hodge to teach during the week, which she did until she retired. Hajji Baba d Abe Lightfoot. Wrestled in the WWWF from 1964 to 1969. With his horse, Windjammer, and his dog, Tumbleweed, I remember that opening song each day at noon. In the pictures, it was speculated that the man was indeed Presley, who were being guarded by security guards around him. Inducted into the. But he remained primarily a figure in Westerns. The last surviving wrestler from the "Pioneer Era" (1900s-1940s) was American wrestler Angelo Savoldi (born April 21, 1914, died September 13, 2013, aged 99 years, 145 days). Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. Lashley started his career in 2005, but after taking a 10-year . Wrestled in Studio Wrestling out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s and 1960s. Bob Glaze, a Central Indiana television icon and animal lover better known as "Cowboy Bob," died Friday in Indianapolis. Glaze died Sept. 15. After getting a vivid description of the incident, she proclaimed He must be the devil. For the sake of the television set, Im glad grandpa wasnt there. The film, directed by James Bridges, followed a young Texan (Travolta) who leaves home and his mama (Betty Murphy) and moves to Houston to work at an oil refinery. Hodge also teaches and plays contract bridge competitively at the Indianapolis Bridge Center. At Florida A&M, he received a scholarship to play football and competed in track and had a lot of success. In 1971, Baker and his partner were wrestling in a tag team match against Alberto Torres and "Cowboy" Bob Ellis. Please include in your biography answers to as Also later on in his career he wrestled as Enforcer Luciano in NWA Hollywood. source Cauliflower Alley Club, Spanish announcer in boxing and wrestling in Los Angeles. Czechslovakian wrestler. Jane Woods Hodge hosted the "Popeye and Janie" show on WTTV-Channel 4 from 1963 to 1986. Last wrestled in an 11-person Royal Rumble style match, where he entered last and won, last eliminating Erik Lockhart, for Rock n Roll Wrestling in Wahpeton, North Dakota. viewable on Fridays, but the rest of the week biographies are available only to Enter Bob Glaze. Joe wrestled his last match at the Gypsy Joe retirement show held in Tullahoma, Tennessee by the Southern Wrestling Federation. From Barbados former Mr. Universe, a bodybuilder wrestler in the 60s and 70s and teamed with Rocky Johnson. He died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California, following a long illness. Bobby Te Brain Heenan takes on Cowboy Bob Ellis from the mid-70s in the old World Wrestling Association wrestling promotion in Indianapolis. Last wrestled in an 11-person Royal Rumble style match, where he entered last and won, last eliminating Erik Lockhart, for Rock n Roll Wrestling in Wahpeton, North Dakota. I mean they had to chase me around the 'hawspital' by Dick Bourne Mid-Atlantic Gateway It's hard to get my arms around the fact that it has been 35 years since Ric Flair won his first by Dick Bourne Mid-Atlantic Gateway "We will let the fans know what the disposition of this title will be very soon." Last wrestled for Lucha Libre Acapulco in, Most recently wrestled on August 6, 2022, for. At age 83, Lilly is still out and about. WTTV canceled "Cowboy Bob's Corral"in 1989, a move that stung Glaze. He was from Oklahoma, but he wasn't a cowboy. Where is Lilly today? Other persons, seeing 0 references. 2023 www.indystar.com. 0 references. Dealers and Museums will be automatically credited with a link to their Orton would be. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980. British musician and wrestler. 16 Wrestlers Who Died in the Ring. For a generation of Hoosiers, Cowboy Bob was an after-school companion who entertained with his cast of TV characters. source Cauliflower Alley Club, Spanish announcer in boxing and wrestling in Los Angeles. World-famous fitness guru had a brief pro wrestling career in 1938. This is a list of oldest surviving professional wrestlers.As of 2017, there are 42 living veterans from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" (1950s-1970s) over 75 years old.The last surviving wrestler from the "Pioneer Era" (1900s-1940s) was American wrestler Angelo Savoldi (born April 21, 1914, died September 13, 2013, aged 99 years, 145 days).The title of the oldest verified wrestler of all . Wrestled for Pacific Northwest, WCCW and NWA Georgia. I am a fan of classic tv shows, old school pro wrestling and music from the 1950's and 1960's. The images and information that I will present here come from my own collection and research that I have compiled from old newspapers and magazines and will be posted for historical purposes only. The entire hospital organized a farewell party for Meredith. In his first two seasonswith the Cowboys, he had a lot of success. Famous for a face that graced . Please introduce your information as follows: "The following biographical French-Canadian wrestler. Cowboy Bob Ellis Match Results (1960-69) brodiescomics. is rewarding for all of us to see artists' files grow, and others may be eager Cecilia Beaux, Edward Hopper, and Paul Sample. We did a MountainDew commercial and a Christmas album, and he made regular appearances on my show," recalled Hodge. No, he died on 04/03/2016, He was 74 years old when he died. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). But he also eventually turned up as a virtual extra in pictures like Shenandoah (1965). He was kind of goofy," he laughed. My condolences to the family and friends of Jay Briscoe". She reminisces about her career and her friendship with fellow host "Cowboy Bob" Glaze, who died Sept. 16, 2016. Worked as Purple Haze. Wrestled in Studio Wrestling out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s and 1960s. The show served as an introduction for syndicated cartoons. Well known in Los Angeles, Texas and WWWF from 1972 to 1974. the following: Last wrestled for Big Time Wrestling in Spartanburg, South Carolina where he teamed with, Most recently wrestled for AML Acts Of War Games 2 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina defeating, Last wrestled for Hawaii Championship Wrestling as he teamed up with. Bob Steele Birthday and Date of Death. Raised in Texas. He settled into the Bruisers WWA promotion and continued to do some international tours. Please note: Artists not classified as American in our database may have limited biographical data compared to the extensive information about American artists. "I just want people to know he truly cared," Gail said. a dealer or museum not currently registered, please The Day the Ring Didn't Show Up in Asheville Greenville SC Memories by Don Holbrook Mid-Atlantic Gateway Contributor Back in By Dick Bourne Mid-Atlantic Gateway David Chappell and I were very sad to learn this morning of the passing of our friend and Gateway contri by Dick Bourne Mid-Atlantic Gateway It is one of the most iconic images from the 1970s in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and Jim Swede Hanson by David Chappell Mid-Atlantic Gateway My earliest professional wrestling memories came about from watching All-Star Wre Conrad Thompson has launched the second episode in his landmark series "Conversations with Conrad" as part of his Ad Free Shows p PAUL JONES by Dick Bourne Mid-Atlantic Gateway It is with real sadness that we learn of the death of one of our childhood heroes, &q by Dick Bourne Mid-Atlantic Gateway On the eve of the 30th Anniversary of Dusty Rhodes' historic third NWA world heavyweight champion * * * "From the time I was born, I was runnin' bad, Jack. It is said that Warren Bockwinkel, father of, His last match was at an ECPW event, where he teamed up with Frankie Flow to defeat the team of, Most recently wrestled on October 15, 2022 for World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he teamed with Josh Benson in a loss to the team of, Last wrestled on January 25, 2020, for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, teaming with. For all others who have useful information They had no children. Orton, Sr. was the father of WWE Hall of Famer Cowboy Bob Orton and former WWE star Barry "O" Orton, as well as the [] Also was a bodybuilder, swimmer, and actor. The recent sighting to have been caught was on his 82nd birthday, where pictures of a mysterious overweight man with white beard emerged on a Facebook page called "Elvis Presley Is Alive". the discriminating collector. "The artist John Doe is the quintessential master "The best thing I ever did was performing with the symphony. Wrestled for WWF from 1999 to 2000, 2004 and 2010. Bob's sister-in-law Linda confirms to. trainee assistant director (uncredited) Bob Macy, Oklahoma County's colorful and often controversial district attorney for 21 years, announced Monday he will retire June 30. "He did not spit out words that were not meaningful. It Most recently wrestled for Pro Wrestling King in Fort Wayne, Indiana, teaming with Shawna Reed and Shotgun Shuler to defeat the team of Jensyn, NERD 5th and Steven Drochner. He even beat Goldberg at SummerSlam. Glaze died Sept. 15. Works Born in Iraq, wrestled in AWA and WWF as General Adnan. 74 since. Call IndyStar photo coordinator Dawn Mitchell at (317) 444-6497. Brother of. As of 2017, there are 42 living veterans from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" (1950s1970s) over 75 years old. It was the era of Gunsmoke and Bonanza, the era of the Rawhide Kid and John Wayne, the era of Merle Haggard and Spaghetti Westerns and it was into this era that a man named Cowboy Bob Ellis arose on the pro-wrestling scene. Another tag team match led to lethality when Alberto Torres (a member of the beloved Torres Brothers team) allied with Cowboy Bob Ellis to take on heels Ox Baker and the Claw. If you do not know a great deal about the "I was wrestling Cowboy Bob Ellis. Cowboy Bob is very well known for his Authentic Leather and Outstanding "old time" Handmade Knives. The studio audience was still voicing their displeasure of Rips appearance at such a touching moment. During the ceremony, Hayes former Cowboys teammate, Roger Staubach, and Hayes son, Bob Hayes Jr., were present to unveil the bust of the Hall of Fame player. I had no idea how much Rip Hawk and the Lexington YMCA would factor into my wrestling entertainment in the future years. He worked like an animal in the ring, like a brawl. grow. It is said that Gustav Fritensk wrestled until the age of 72. has truly become one with the subject. Glaze filled the void, in part, by making personal appearances. When submitting biographical information, we appreciate your consideration of many of the following questions as possible: Dealer Note: Please enter books, periodicals and museum . and the Myth of Starrcade '86, Mid-Atlantic Wrestling in Niagara Falls, ONT (1980). Arthur 'Guitar Boogie' Smith. He never got over being Cowboy Bob, and he and I got along just dandy," recalled Hodge. Worked as Purple Haze. Macy, 70, will still have 18 months left on his elected term when he retires. Cause of death: liver cancer. Frost. The show aired from 1970 to 1989 on WTTV-4. Tag Archives: Cowboy Bob Ellis Cowboy Bob and Peyton Place. "That time will never, ever happen again. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Wrestled his last match on a AAA show in a loss to El Pistolero in San Pedro Cholula, Mexico. Occasionally he made an appearance in more prominent films, as in his role as Curly in Of Mice and Men (1939). Former. For Premier Dealers and museums already He died at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital. a biography. Cowboy Bob Ellis drew with Brute Bernard. about submitting biographies, please send them to registrar@askart.com. Click the book cover above for more information on this book. Sources say that Gama remained active as a wrestler until 1952. But the female in the wrestling industry was Betty Wagner, the valet of Gorgeous George who lived to 98 years old in 2011. Wrestled mainly in Mexico and WCCW. Five time NWA Polynesian Pacific Heavyweight Champion. Below is Bob Donaldsons interview with Cowboy Bob: Many have taken to social media to express their condolences and share their fond memories of the TV personality, including Governor Mike Pence. Here are just a few posts: Cowboy Bob entertained and inspired children in Indiana for generations. Itwas a staple for the then-independent network, which broadcast severaloriginal shows, including anotherchildren's program called "Janie," starring Janie Hodge. Also has trained many wrestlers like. If you do not know a great deal about the artist, 2. Wrestled his last match for FMLL teaming with. Most recently wrestled for Pro Wrestling King in Fort Wayne, Indiana, teaming with Shawna Reed and Shotgun Shuler to defeat the team of Jensyn, NERD 5th and Steven Drochner. Orton is best known by his time in the WWF (World Wrestling Federation, now WWE). 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