He wrestled for Pacific Northwest, Stampede, NWA, and WWWF. "Cowboy" Bob Ellis is otherwise known as the inventor of the bulldog headlock and the first man to reverse the figure-four leglock. RetroIndy: Frances Farmer made Indy her home, Whatever happened to: Old Indiana Fun Park, Janie reminisces on career and 'Cowboy Bob' Glaze. The former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion last wrestled. Cowboy Bob and his cast of characters became a part of me as a kid. ", The name must have clicked. "He loved it and did so many personal appearances and charity work. 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. Hayes finished with 12 touchdowns in 1965 and 13 in 1966. Armstrong's last match was for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, where he defeated The Assassin. We're in a time now where we have DirecTV, Dish Network and 300-plus channels. Cowboy Bob EllisRobert Ellis1929315[2] - 1932[1] Ironically, the man who had always played the straight-laced cowboy in a white hat came up on the wrong side of the law. For Premier Dealers and museums already Magnum T.A. Also wrestled as The Battling Bohemian and Red Menace. grow. I did not go to the grocery in curlers," she laughed. And even their cousin Ric Flair! sex or gender. Cecilia Beaux, Edward Hopper, and Paul Sample. It was on one such trip to Nigeria in 1982 that Ellis decided to call it quits. "While he was preparing right before a program, I could see this transformation occur: Bob Glaze to Cowboy Bob," Glaze's wife, Gail, told IndyStar. He is the son of Bob Sr. and Rita Orton, the brother of Barry O, and the father of WWE wrestler Randy Orton. The crippled children saved their pennies her voice trailed off. Birthplace: Tom Green County, Texas, USA Gender: male Height: 6' 2" (188 cm) Weight: 246 lbs (112 kg) Career Data Alter egos: Bob Ellis a.k.a. World-famous fitness guru had a brief pro wrestling career in 1938. Wrestled his last match in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with his son-in-law. "Man, he was bigger than life as a personality with people of my generation," he said. Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. He appeared in scores of films during the Thirties, rising to B-Western stardom and an apparently solid position as one of Republic Studios' top draws. All the Anderson history in one timeline! From 1962 to 1964, Hayes was the AAU 100-yard champion, and in 1964 he was an NCAA champion in the 200-meter dash. Oldest female, mainly wrestled as Princess White Dove. Wrestled his last match for Italian Championship Wrestling in Brescia, Italy, teaming with Manuel Majoli to defeat Mr. He was an entertainer until the end, putting on a showmost recently in August at the Indiana State Fair. One match had no ropes around the ring, one match could be won by submission only, and there was a Texas Death Match. As the Kentuckians were dominating a couple of heel jobbers, our TV host broke in with an important bulletin: The promoter, Mr. Jim Crockett, has ordered Rip Hawk to meet Cowboy Bob Ellis on the next card at the Lexington YMCA! 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. The woman was identified by Tyler police as Peggy Jo Tallas, an ex-convict who became known as "Cowboy Bob" in 1992 after she pleaded guilty to robbing a bank in Mesquite, Texas, of $13,000 while dressed in a cowboy hat, sunglasses, a fake beard and mustache, and other Western attire. Brother of. 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. about submitting biographies, please send them to registrar@askart.com. Orton is best known by his time in the WWF (World Wrestling Federation, now WWE). The show served as an introduction for syndicated cartoons. From Martinique wrestled for Pacific Northwest and Stampede Wrestling. Born in Iraq, wrestled in AWA and WWF as General Adnan. Oldest in the wrestling industry ever verified. Wrestled his last match for FMLL teaming with. John Michael Vincent, the host of "The Ride with JMV" onWFNI-AM (1070), said he was devoted to watching Cowboy Bob, who stood out in a packedlineup on WTTV-4. Glaze died Sept. 15. subscribers. Get the occasional email with the latest wrestling tributes and memorials, Search by ring name, real name, cause of death, organization, time period (2000s, etc) or specific year, WWE Hall of Famer Ravishing Rick Rude was an amazing individual in and out of the ring. The Anderson/Flair Feud Puts Gene Anderson in the Poster: Flair vs. Anderson at Cincinnati Gardens. LILLY, Robert Lewis ("Bob") (b. But he also eventually turned up as a virtual extra in pictures like Shenandoah (1965). Social media mourns death of children's TV icon 'Cowboy Bob'. Language Label Description Also known as; English: Cowboy Bob Ellis. He led the league in receiving touchdowns during the 1965 and 1966 season. The Hall of Famer died in 2002, and it was a huge loss for the Cowboys family. To them it was exactly the same thing. 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. Wrestled his last match on his 80th birthday against Bobo Brazil Jr. at a CCW card in Marion, Ohio. After a tour of Korea and a stint in the NFL, Bob Ellis was opening California-style gyms around Texas before jumping into the pro-wrestling game. Ellis was born in Texas to a father who was on the wrestling commission in the San Angelo area. 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. Wrestled mainly in Mexico and WCCW. We just kind of hit it off.". Hayes was selected to the Pro Bowl his first three years in the league. Wrestled in the UK, Asia, Middle East and India. If you have any questions Wrestled in her last match in a tag team match with Stormy Apple as they lost to Josie Navarro and Margaret Garcia at Ladies International Wrestling Association in Las Vegas, Nevada. "The artist John Doe is the quintessential master Shows for the week were taped on Sundays, allowing Hodge to teach during the week, which she did until she retired. His bloody bouts with Ellis drew big crowds to Kiel Auditorium, but Hawk never forgot to have a little fun in the ring. 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. 1:47. The entire hospital organized a farewell party for Meredith. In the pictures, it was speculated that the man was indeed Presley, who were being guarded by security guards around him. New Zealand wrestler. Dec 6, 2022 at 5:14pm. 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. Hayes had a remarkable NFL and track career. It was on one such trip to Nigeria in 1982 that Ellis decided to call it quits. Funeral arrangements are pending. Cowboy Bob Ellis (Q16264612) From Wikidata. He would have this sudden mindset of, 'OK, it's time to be Cowboy Bob and perform,' even though everything he did as Cowboy Bob was things he truly believed in as Bob Glaze. Known as Sammy Berg. They shared their home on five wooded acres in Morgan County withthree dogs, three cats, an aquarium, deer and birds. Robert James Ellis (10 May 1942 - 3 April 2016) was an Australian writer, journalist, filmmaker, and political commentator. "Cowboy" Bob Ellis had become increasingly involved in horse racing, although that career was ended following. After a college career at Texas Christian University (TCU), he played for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) from 1961 to 1974. Began his career in the 1940s. If you were a kid in the 70 and 80's, you probably learned a thing or two from "Cowboy Bob". Most recently wrestled on October 22, 2022, at Niigata Pro Wrestling event in Niigata, Japan, where he teamed with, Last wrestled at the 2022 C-K Autumnfest in Kenova, West Virginia, where he teamed with, DeNucci wrestled his last match at a PWS card in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, teaming up with, Last wrestled at the 2019 Expo Lucha convention in San Diego, California, teaming up with. ( Horse: Rusty) Born: 1906, May 12 Died: 1945, July 12 Age: 39 y 2 m 4 d. Cause of death: unknown. Former. He was born in Maplewood, Missouri, on November 29, 1927. second unit director (as Robert Buzz Henry) Tim Zinnemann . the following: From Barbados former Mr. Universe, a bodybuilder wrestler in the 60s and 70s and teamed with Rocky Johnson. Cowboy Carlson & Cowboy Bob Ellis beat Sir Nelson Royal & The Viking (Bob Morse) Arm wrestling match Mr. Clean beat Mephisto (dq) U.S. ORDERS . Please introduce your information as follows: "The following biographical Excellent and Psycho Mike. Wrestled as The Minnesota Farm Boy from 1957 to 1966. Family members say he had been struggling with a heart condition. viewable on Fridays, but the rest of the week biographies are available only to 2. and the Myth of Starrcade '86, Mid-Atlantic Wrestling in Niagara Falls, ONT (1980). Gene, Lars, Ole, Arn, Bryant, and Brad. 0 references. "Comeback Cowboy," by Jennifer Denison, Senior Editor, Copyright 2000-2023 askART All Rights Reserved|askART is a registered trademark|, Is the artist identified with any particular, Where, when, and under whom did the artist receive. biographical information should not be worded for purposes of 'advertising' an Last known match took place in Carnoustie, Scotland. Bob Ellis probably didn't see death looming on Nov. 3, 1989, as a muskie boat motored toward his little skiff on Wisconsin's Papoose Lake. 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 . "It's amazing. Last wrestled for ABC Wrestling in Beziers, France, losing to Matthew Ford. Hodge also teaches and plays contract bridge competitively at the Indianapolis Bridge Center. Mexican wrestler who teamed with the Great Goliath. "The best thing I ever did was performing with the symphony. He died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California, following a long illness. This is how many of the biographies There was a car that had a sign that read 'Janie and Cowboy Bob,she laughed. Works Voice of World Class Championship Wrestling. He appeared first as the host of the Chuck Wagon Theatre before it became known simply as Cowboy Bobs Corral.. She moved to New York for a fewyears, then to Hagerstown, Md., for a Ford Foundation TV teaching experiment. Hayes won two gold medals in the 100 meters and the 4X100 meter relay. many of the following questions as possible: Dealer Note: Please enter books, periodicals and museum Among work for other charities, Glazedid fundraisingfor the Morgan County Humane Society. One of the first to don the "Cowboy" monikers, Bob Ellis was actually a legitimate cowboy. Born. President of the WWF from 1978 to 1984. He dominated at the wide receiver position, and there was a reason why they called him 'Bullet.'. Today she volunteers with IndyReads, the adult literacy organization, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Cause of death: liver cancer. He never got over being Cowboy Bob, and he and I got along just dandy," recalledHodge. Wrestled his last match on a AAA show in a loss to El Pistolero in San Pedro Cholula, Mexico. Sources say that Gama remained active as a wrestler until 1952. Although Cowboy Bob's show hasbeen off the air for 27 years, he is stillaffectionately remembered by babyboomers and Gen Xers, who grew up at a time when there were few options on television. Frost. Wrestled for Pacific Northwest, WCCW and NWA Georgia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. Musician and wrestled in the Pacific Northwest. 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