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. One of the first to don the "Cowboy" monikers, Bob Ellis was actually a legitimate cowboy. Also available in Hardcover. In 2002, Hayes passed away in his hometown of Jacksonville due to kidney failure. But he remained primarily a figure in Westerns. 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. Wrestled his last match defeating Rat Ferraro at a wrestling event in Montreal, Canada. 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. Hodge said. Hayes played for the Cowboys from 1965 to 1974. Do the cheap shots pay off? Oldest female, mainly wrestled as Princess White Dove. Bobby Te Brain Heenan takes on Cowboy Bob Ellis from the mid-70s in the old World Wrestling Association wrestling promotion in Indianapolis. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. No BS. From 1962 to 1964, Hayes was the AAU 100-yard champion, and in 1964 he was an NCAA champion in the 200-meter dash. Alberto Torres. Oldest Canadian Wrestler. Please keep in mind that askART is not a promotional site, and accordingly Musician and wrestled in the Pacific Northwest. Raised in Texas. Johnny Boyd d Spike Robson. There were educational features, crafts, music and the occasional visit from animals from the Indianapolis Zoo. 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. Oldest person to wrestle ever at 87 years old. Robert Lewis Lilly (born July 26, 1939), nicknamed "Mr. Cowboy", is a former American football defensive tackle and photographer. Irish Jackie d Little Brutus. Ellis was quickly catapulted into main events and was a frequent challenger to NWA World Champion Buddy Rogers. Owns Pro Wrestling America. "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. For Premier Dealers and museums already subscribers. registered with askART your best approach is to log in, choose the artist (once World-famous fitness guru had a brief pro wrestling career in 1938. Cowboy Bob and his cast of characters became a part of me as a kid. "Cowboy" Bob Ellis had become increasingly involved in horse racing, although that career was ended following. Second oldest British wrestler ever behind Joe D'Orazio. edit. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. 74 since. Wrestled his last match for Italian Championship Wrestling in Brescia, Italy, teaming with Manuel Majoli to defeat Mr. 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). but I cherished the books then and still have themhe said bookishly (that's a joke that only Tom Swift cognoscenti will getand wince atsorry). From Barbados former Mr. Universe, a bodybuilder wrestler in the 60s and 70s and teamed with Rocky Johnson. Non-Dealers and Museums: She took part in a Falls Count Anywhere 2-on-1 Handicap Match against. It's abackground that would suit her well for the singing, dancing and ukulele-playing she introduced on the show. source Cauliflower Alley Club, Spanish announcer in boxing and wrestling in Los Angeles. WTTV canceled "Cowboy Bob's Corral"in 1989, a move that stung Glaze. This specialized approach to well-being helps lessen patients' suffering during a serious illness, includes more than hospice care. Arthur 'Guitar Boogie' Smith. Last wrestled for ABC Wrestling in Beziers, France, losing to Matthew Ford. Heres everything you need to know about The Grinch sequel, plus the best books your kid can check out now. Robert Keith "Bob" Orton, Jr. (born November 10, 1950) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Cowboy Bob also educated and engaged his audience subtly on issues like fire safety. Just the facts, please. I did not go to the grocery in curlers," she laughed. 1 April 1921. 0 references. Wrestled in Germany, France, Japan and AWA. "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.". Although the Fleetwoods' sound was smooth, without many of the rougher edges of doo wop groups, they were one of the few white vocal groups of the late '50s and early '60s to enjoy success not only on the pop charts, but also the R&B charts. [1] He was a student at the University of Sydney at the same time as other notable Australians including Clive James, Germaine Greer, Les Murray, John Bell, Ken Horler, Robert Hughes and Mungo McCallum. He dominated at the wide receiver position, and there was a reason why they called him 'Bullet.'. Ever since the King of Rock 'n' Roll died on August 16, 1977, aged 42 after a heart attack. 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. First African-American promoter & manager working under Vincent J. McMahon. 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. 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. . The announcer forcefully stated We dont want any trouble here; this is from the crippled children to Cowboy Bob. Hawk yells I have birthdays tooand those stinking kids never did anything for me! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. 14. In 2001 a psychiatrist named Dr. Donald Hinton wrote a book as told to him (he claims) by Elvis Presley, himself.According to the book, Elvis has been using the name, Jesse (the name of Presley's stillborn twin) since his supposed death in 1977.. Dr. Hinton further asserted that he serves as Elvis' personal physician and that he . Birth Name: Addison Byron Owen Randall (aka Allen Byron and Addison Randall) Actor and singing cowboy in 1930-40s westerns, often billed as Addison Randall, as in Where the West Begins. Barbara Laine Ellis (top right) (born 20 February 1940) was a co founder of the vocal group The Fleetwoods. Wrestled mainly in Mexico and WCCW. Joe wrestled his last match at the Gypsy Joe retirement show held in Tullahoma, Tennessee by the Southern Wrestling Federation. I had no idea how much Rip Hawk and the Lexington YMCA would factor into my wrestling entertainment in the future years. 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. 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. As of 2017, there are 42 living veterans from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" (1950s1970s) over 75 years old. There wasn't a Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts or Campfire Girls troop in Indianapolis that wasn't on the long waiting list to appear on her show in fact, there was a two-year waiting period. Hayes played for the Cowboys from 1965 to 1974. Please include in your biography answers to as Cowboy Bob Ellis Match Results (1950-59) Well known in Los Angeles, Texas and WWWF from 1972 to 1974. One night, he purchased a little handheld buzzer that vibrates wildly when you shake hands with somebody. Hodge also teaches and plays contract bridge competitively at the Indianapolis Bridge Center. biography. 266. by brodiescomics. I'm so curious. The Jacksonville, Florida, native attended Florida A&M University. A brawl breaks out between Rip and Cowboy Bob. Cowboy Bob Ellis: "There's a lot that didn't want to work with him. He wrestled for Pacific Northwest, Stampede, NWA, and WWWF. Ironically, the man who had always played the straight-laced cowboy in a white hat came up on the wrong side of the law. This man is still alive in the world, and his age is 82 now. French-Canadian wrestler. Wrestled in Germany, France, Japan and AWA. 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! This is a list of oldest surviving professional wrestlers. Creating biographies or improving upon them is a work in progress, and we welcome information from our knowledgeable viewers. Family Wife Anne Brooksbank, Writer Child He had one child, When his first child, Jack Ellis, was born, Bob Ellis was 13 years old. "He was such a caring soul who loved life and loved all creatures in our existence," Gail said. Kowalski wrestled his last match as he defeated Gino Giovanni with the clawhold at Top Rope Promotions in Fall River, Massachusetts. has truly become one with the subject. 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. "Popeye and Janie," which began in 1963, was revamped into a variety show called "Janie." document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. While Glaze had a commanding presence on TV andon stage, Gail said they enjoyed mostly quiet time together caring for their animals. Was the promoter of Seattle wrestling, from 1958 to 1969 he was the sole promoter in Washington, Idaho, and Northeast Oregon. 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. "We came home (recently) and he had all his notes," Landrum said. Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. It The crippled children saved their pennies her voice trailed off. Hayes had a memorable collegiate career, and he was inducted into the inaugural class of the Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame in 1976. "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 was preparing to do his gig.". 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