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American professional wrestler. has truly become one with the subject. Worked as Purple Haze. 3 April 2014. Former WWWF World Tag Team Champion. The June 1971 bout took place in Omaha, Nebraska and saw Torres take a heart punch from Ox Baker. If you were a kid in the 70 and 80's, you probably learned a thing or two from "Cowboy Bob". WWE Issues the following statement following WWE Legend Bob Orton Passing Away at age 77 Bob Orton, Sr., the patriarch of the famous Orton wrestling family, passed away in the night. The Cowboys selected him in the seventh round of the 1964 NFL draft. Second oldest British wrestler ever behind Joe D'Orazio. From Martinique wrestled for Pacific Northwest and Stampede Wrestling. The spectacular studded sheath was custom made by "Cowboy" Bob Giles of Whitefish, Mont. Ellis was born in Texas to a father who was on the wrestling commission in the San Angelo area. World-famous fitness guru had a brief pro wrestling career in 1938. When submitting biographical information, we appreciate your consideration of Also was a bodybuilder, swimmer, and actor. There were different types of matches included in the feud. He was kind of goofy," he laughed. Last known match took place in Carnoustie, Scotland. Bob James EllisKnoxville, TNBob James Ellis, age 90, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. The times that he was posting in college were remarkable. Also wrestled as The Battling Bohemian and Red Menace. Originally written and published on the old Mid-Atlantic Gateway in March 2004, The Domed Globe: The NWA Championship from 1973-1986, In Memory of James Allen Crockett, Jr. (1944-2021), Roanoke Wrestling Graphic (Studio Wrestling). Here I was a music major and violinist in college.". The title of the oldest verified wrestler of all time belongs to Polish-born American wrestler Abe Coleman (19052007), who lived 101years, 189days. He appeared first as the host of the Chuck Wagon Theatre before it became known simply as Cowboy Bobs Corral.. registered with askART your best approach is to log in, choose the artist (once But the oldest in the wrestling industry was promoter Harry Elliott (1904-2006) who lived 101 years, 314 days. Please keep in mind that askART is not a promotional site, and accordingly 1:47. Oldest living female wrestler. "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. Bob wasn't just a second-generation wrestler, he was also a second-generation cowboy, as his father worked in the WWWF as "Cowboy" Rocky Fitzpatrick. He wrestled for Pacific Northwest, Stampede, NWA, and WWWF. viewable on Fridays, but the rest of the week biographies are available only to Cowboy Bob Ellis Match Results (1950-59) But the female in the wrestling industry was Betty Wagner, the valet of Gorgeous George who lived to 98 years old in 2011. Orton, Sr. was the father of WWE Hall of Famer Cowboy Bob Orton and former WWE star Barry "O" Orton, as well as the [] 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. is rewarding for all of us to see artists' files grow, and others may be eager Wrestled in Germany, France, Japan and AWA. British musician and wrestler. Cowboy Bob also educated and engaged his audience subtly on issues like fire safety. I'm still here. Wrestled his last match for Italian Championship Wrestling in Brescia, Italy, teaming with Manuel Majoli to defeat Mr. Wrestled in Studio Wrestling out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s and 1960s. The letter "J" was incorporated around the set,and members of the production crew would be recruited to sing and dance. The program returns to the studio where our host, desk and floor are covered with cake. about submitting biographies, please send them to registrar@askart.com. But he also eventually turned up as a virtual extra in pictures like Shenandoah (1965). Birthday: January 23, 1907. Wrestled as The Minnesota Farm Boy from 1957 to 1966. The title of the oldest verified wrestler of all time belongs to Polish -born American wrestler Abe Coleman (1905-2007), who lived 101 years, 189 days. In the pictures, it was speculated that the man was indeed Presley, who were being guarded by security guards around him. artist, but have noteworthy information to share, we would welcome you to send The show served as an introduction for syndicated cartoons. But the female in the wrestling industry was Betty Wagner, the valet of Gorgeous George who lived to 98 years old in 2011. Owns Pro Wrestling America. Biography Guidelines The oldest female wrestler to have a match is Mae Young, who defeated LayCool in a WWE Raw handicap match on November 15, 2010, at the age of 87. One former player who was part ofthe Cowboyschampionship team was BulletBob Hayes. Because I'm still alive. "It's amazing all the great programming and great memories that came out of that incredibly small (WTTV-4) building on Bluff Road," he said. Post by srossi onJan 17, 2023 at 7:02pm. sex or gender. This is how many of the biographies The oldest female wrestler to have a match is Mae Young, who defeated LayCool in a WWE Raw handicap match on November 15, 2010, at the age of 87. "It was a Tuesday when the ax fell," he said. Born in Iraq, wrestled in AWA and WWF as General Adnan. registrar@askart.com. President of the WWF from 1978 to 1984. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. Second oldest British wrestler ever behind Joe D'Orazio. First African-American promoter & manager working under Vincent J. McMahon. Follow him on Twitter:@JamesEBriggs. Oldest female, mainly wrestled as Princess White Dove. Icing, candles and other decorations explode over the desk, announcer and the combatants. "He was preparing to do his gig.". The title of the oldest verified wrestler of all time belongs to Polish-born American wrestler Abe Coleman (19052007), who lived 101years, 189days. Macy, 70, will still have 18 months left on his elected term when he retires. Wrestled in the Central States and was a light heavyweight champion. Wrestled in the UK, Asia, Middle East and India. At the age of 45, Lashley is not only the WWE Champion in 2021, but he is dominant and is running over anyone and everyone put in front of him. One of the first to don the "Cowboy" monikers, Bob Ellis was actually a legitimate cowboy. One night, he purchased a little handheld buzzer that vibrates wildly when you shake hands with somebody. Wrestled as The Minnesota Farm Boy from 1957 to 1966. "It's amazing. A Shortridge High School graduate, Hodgereceived a degree from the Indiana University School of Music. Although Glaze became the crush ofyoung womenacross Indiana, he soon fell for Gail, then a WTTV co-worker, who assisted him on the show. Is Bob Ellis still alive? He finished his career with 371 receptions for 7,414 yards and 71 touchdowns. subscribers. He also adored the fans who kept the Cowboy Bob character alive and in demand, she said. Bob Glaze, better known as " Cowboy Bob ," passed away Friday afternoon. The current oldest living in the wrestling industry is Bill Mercer from the United States. RIP "Cowboy Bob" Glaze, you were a true Indiana original, Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) September 17, 2016. Kowalski wrestled his last match as he defeated Gino Giovanni with the clawhold at Top Rope Promotions in Fall River, Massachusetts. If you are He was 59at the time, and he also battled prostate cancer and liver ailments. Oldest Canadian Wrestler. Bob Glaze, a Central Indiana television icon and animal lover better known as "Cowboy Bob," died Friday in Indianapolis. The former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion last wrestled. By Phil McCausland. Czechslovakian wrestler. 74 since. Itwas a staple for the then-independent network, which broadcast severaloriginal shows, including anotherchildren's program called "Janie," starring Janie Hodge. 26 July 1939 in Olney, Texas), football player acknowledged by many as the greatest defensive tackle in National Football League (NFL) history, and the first member of the Dallas Cowboys to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Lilly's father, John Earnest Lilly (known as Buster), was badly injured in a motorcycle accident as a teenager but was a huge . The entire hospital organized a farewell party for Meredith. Torres collapsed in the ring and died three days later in the hospital. A tribute program, to include local television horror hostSammy Terry,is being planned for Nov. 1 at Canyon Inn in McCormick's Creek State Park,according to the official Cowboy Bob's Corral website. Well known in Los Angeles, Texas and WWWF from 1972 to 1974. We're in a time now where we have DirecTV, Dish Network and 300-plus channels. Wrestled his last match for FMLL teaming with. New Zealand wrestler. Prior to Super Bowl LIV in 2020, the NFL honored the 100 greatest players in NFL history due to the 100-year anniversary of the league. Mexican actor, wrestling announcer and baseball broadcaster. One former player who was part of the Cowboys championship team was 'Bullet' Bob Hayes. In his first two seasonswith the Cowboys, he had a lot of success. Glaze, who had a history of heart problems, became ill after Labor Day and was hospitalized Tuesday, family members said. Wrestled in the WWWF from 1964 to 1969. This man is still alive in the world, and his age is 82 now. Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. ", The name must have clicked. What NOT to send: He was 90. The Anderson/Flair Feud Puts Gene Anderson in the Poster: Flair vs. Anderson at Cincinnati Gardens. Worked as Purple Haze. "Cowboy" Bob Ellis is one of the most famous cowboy wrestlers in the history of the sport, and arguably the first successful cowboy wrestler ever. Hodge also teaches and plays contract bridge competitively at the Indianapolis Bridge Center. male. By the 1970s, Ellis was still a good hand, but his physique was not it once was and he was having to take pretty drastic measures to cover up his balding. If you do not know a great deal about the Ellis was a rough customer who was part of sell outs all across the country, not to mention successful stints in Australia. Hal Fryer, aka Harlow Hickenlooper a Saturday morning comedy-program fixture for viewers of WFBM, now WRTV-6,from 1960-72and a host ofthe PBS show "Barney"for WFYI-20 from 1990-95 nominated Hodge to the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. 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. Dec 6, 2022 at 5:14pm. TheDallas Cowboyshave had a lot of success throughout the history of the NFL. The studio audience was still voicing their displeasure of Rips appearance at such a touching moment. Wrestled his last match defeating Rat Ferraro at a wrestling event in Montreal, Canada. WTTV canceled "Cowboy Bob's Corral"in 1989, a move that stung Glaze. "Bob came along. 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. All rights reserved. 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". Wrestled in Studio Wrestling out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s and 1960s. Cowboy Bob is very well known for his Authentic Leather and Outstanding "old time" Handmade Knives. Glaze's sister-in-law, Linda Landrum, said he was still meticulous about entertaining audienceseven after spending more than four decades as Cowboy Bob. Wrestled mainly in Mexico and WCCW. Bob Steele's long career, spanning more than 50 years and including appearances in more than 150 films, came to an end in 1988, when he died after a lengthy illness. List of oldest surviving professional wrestlers, Oldest wrestlers to ever perform 70 and over, Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 04:23, British Empire/Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship, List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Seattle promoter Harry Elliott dead at 101", "Gary Will: Deceased Pro Wrestlers A Tribute to Mat Stars of the Past", "Betty Wagner, first wife of WWE Hall of Famer Gorgeous George, dead at 98", "Deepest condolences to @nicklaroberts and family on the passing of her mom Lorraine Johnson at age 90. Wrestled for Pacific Northwest, WCCW and NWA Georgia. Bob's larger-than-life p Wrestled his last match on his 80th birthday against Bobo Brazil Jr. at a CCW card in Marion, Ohio. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Czechslovakian wrestler. Last wrestled for New Age Wrestling in Australia, defeating Bo Boman. But the oldest in the wrestling industry was promoter Harry Elliott (1904-2006) who lived 101 years, 314 days. Bob Moline is known for Western theme painting, saddle design and making. Cowboy Bob Ellis also became known for his willingness to bleed and his wars with men like Dick the Bruiser, Fritz Von Erich, Ray Stevens and Killer Karl Kox regular turned into bloodbaths. Inducted into the. Torres was injured during the match and died three days later after taking the Heart Punch. Bob's sister-in-law Linda confirms to. If he was still alive, I'm positive that my Grandfather would have absolutely loved this, since the heyday of most of the people discussed like Dick the Bruiser, Da Crusher, Billy Red Cloud . The former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion last wrestled. He was from Kerrville, Texas, near San Antonio. Inducted into the. it also to registrar@askart.com. Before Hayes became a popular name in the NFL, he excelled in college. references in the space provided. 16 Wrestlers Who Died in the Ring. Cowboy Bob EllisRobert Ellis1929315[2] - 1932[1] Referee, and British Wrestlers Reunion President until BWR ended in January 2022 after 30 years. Glaze died Sept. 15. She moved to New York for a fewyears, then to Hagerstown, Md., for a Ford Foundation TV teaching experiment. Former. Seven years later, after he passed, Hayes was finally inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. Multi-time regional champion. Wrestled his last match at a show in Guadalajara, Mexico teaming with his grandson, Arturo Gaona and Bucanero I defeating Babe Sharon, Comando I and Luis Chavir. Our editors are trained to In spite of that the legacy of Cowboy Bob Ellis is that of an exceptional character-wrestler, a honest babyface in cattle-print tights and cowboy boots who might look hooky by todays standards but caught on big everywhere he travelled in a bygone era. President of the WWF from 1978 to 1984. Jane Woods Hodge hosted the "Popeye and Janie" show on WTTV-Channel 4 from 1963 to 1986. 266. by brodiescomics. 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. This motley crew, turned out in cowboy hats, nose rings, and steel-toed wildland fire boots, has braved a blizzard for tonight's class on "mantying" and rope splicingjust two of the topics . He is the son of Bob Sr. and Rita Orton, the brother of Barry O, and the father of WWE wrestler Randy Orton. Wrestled in his last match defeating Frenchy Roberre at a. Wrestled his last match in a tag team match with his son, Wrestled his last match at the VerdugoMania 3rd Anniversary show in Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico, teaming with Jaque Mate Jr., Rafaga, and Rayman in a loss to the team of, Wrestled his last match in an event in Mexico City, Mexico, teaming with, Wrestled his last match for Battleground Championship Wrestling in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, teaming with. artist. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The current oldest living in the wrestling industry is Bill Mercer from the United States. Former NWA World Tag Team Champion. love can be felt through all the senses. List of oldest surviving professional wrestlers, Oldest wrestlers to ever perform 70 and over, Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 04:23, British Empire/Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship, List of premature professional wrestling deaths, "Seattle promoter Harry Elliott dead at 101", "Gary Will: Deceased Pro Wrestlers A Tribute to Mat Stars of the Past", "Betty Wagner, first wife of WWE Hall of Famer Gorgeous George, dead at 98", "Deepest condolences to @nicklaroberts and family on the passing of her mom Lorraine Johnson at age 90. Hard to believe, but he truly was.". This is a list of oldest surviving professional wrestlers. delete any hype or advertising verbiage such as most famous, Carroll W Hall I love history and nostalgia. Born. Tag Archives: Cowboy Bob Ellis Cowboy Bob and Peyton Place. Shawn Michaels: "On behalf of the @wwenxt community, I would like to express our condolences to the Briscoe family for their loss.". "I was wrestling Cowboy Bob Ellis. trainee assistant director (uncredited) "The best thing I ever did was performing with the symphony. 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. While Glaze had a commanding presence on TV andon stage, Gail said they enjoyed mostly quiet time together caring for their animals. Al Tomko: "The best bad guy as you call them is Mad Dog Vachon. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. So in this article, we will discuss Bob Lilly's career earnings and his full biography. "Anyone that sent in a picture would be put on a large board and we would pan the board to show their pictures or drawings.". Wrestled his last match defeating Rat Ferraro at a wrestling event in Montreal, Canada. Wrestled in Germany, France, Japan and AWA. He was 73 years old. Bob Elliott Roles: Singles Wrestler Beginning of in-ring career: 1957 End of in-ring career: 1980 In-ring experience: 23 years Wrestling style: Brawler Trainer: Ed Lewis & Sandor Szabo Nicknames: "Cowboy" At age 83, Lilly is still out and about. a biography. The Destroyer. available for sale." human. Art images copyright of artist or assignee. It was on one such trip to Nigeria in 1982 that Ellis decided to call it quits. Where is Lilly today? The Jacksonville, Florida, native attended Florida A&M University. Also later on in his career he wrestled as Enforcer Luciano in NWA Hollywood. French-Canadian wrestler. "Comeback Cowboy," by Jennifer Denison, Senior Editor, Western Horseman magazine, 1986. Do the cheap shots pay off? Here are just a few posts: Cowboy Bob entertained and inspired children in Indiana for generations. Oldest person to wrestle ever at 87 years old. Wrestled his last match for Bay Wrestling Federation in Alameda, California, teaming with his son Shane Kody and his grandson Riot defeating Boom Boom Comini, Johnny Starr and Mr. A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. Both Janie and Cowboy Bob were cut from programming in 1989. Robert Lewis Lilly (born July 26, 1939), nicknamed "Mr. Cowboy", is a former American football defensive tackle and photographer. Mr. Funeral arrangements are pending. Cowboy Bob Ellis Match Results (1960-69) brodiescomics. 6 views, 4 likes, 0 loves, 2 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Classic Wrestling Videos: Cowboy Bob Ellis Takes On Dale Valentine In Texas. There was a car that had a sign that read 'Janie and Cowboy Bob,she laughed. Please do not submit biographies 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). Was the promoter of Seattle wrestling, from 1958 to 1969 he was the sole promoter in Washington, Idaho, and Northeast Oregon. "He was such a caring soul who loved life and loved all creatures in our existence," Gail said. Wrestled his last match on his 80th birthday against Bobo Brazil Jr. at a CCW card in Marion, Ohio. Please introduce your information as follows: "The following biographical While staying with his uncle, he. Cowboy Bob Ellis had become increasingly involved in horse racing, although that career was ended following some illegal activity. Multi-time regional champion. Jane Woods Hodge was part of WTTV's trifecta of television hosts during a golden era that included "Cowboy Bob" Glaze and horror movie host Sammy Terry (Bob Carter) names that will surely rekindle those warmnostalgic feelings. biographical information should not be worded for purposes of 'advertising' an 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. date of birth. Also has trained many wrestlers like. Last known match took place in Carnoustie, Scotland. While promoters later blamed the death on Bakers heart punch (although promoter Joe Dusek initially claimed the Claw had killed Torres) its believed Torres suffered from a ruptured pancreas. All the Anderson history in one timeline! Hodge said. Wrestled his last match at a show that was independently produced by. 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. Hayes won two gold medals in the 100 meters and the 4X100 meter relay. Ellis was quickly catapulted into main events and was a frequent challenger to NWA World Champion Buddy Rogers. Dealers and Museums will be automatically credited with a link to their Today she volunteers with IndyReads, the adult literacy organization, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Mexican wrestler who teamed with the Great Goliath. ", From humble start, WTTV rises to CBS affiliate. grow. Sign in|Recent Site Activity|Report Abuse|Print Page|Powered By Google Sites, Football [Army Team]; Basketball, Track [High School]. 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