Five time NWA Polynesian Pacific Heavyweight Champion. Last wrestled on a show independently produced by. Bobby Te Brain Heenan takes on Cowboy Bob Ellis from the mid-70s in the old World Wrestling Association wrestling promotion in Indianapolis. Bob Moline (Born 1938) is active/lives in Texas, Oklahoma. Wrestled his last match in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with his son-in-law. instance of. Musician and wrestled in the Pacific Northwest. (WTHR) - Central Indiana is mourning the loss of a children's television icon. MORGANTOWN, Ind. 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. Our editors are trained to We welcome your involvement! HHH: "An incredible performer who created a deep connection with wrestling fans across the globe. Small towns appreciated personal appearances by Janie and Cowboy Bob, "whether it was the opening of a Burger Chef or business, they would be stacked up around the block." Wrestled his last match on a AAA show in a loss to El Pistolero in San Pedro Cholula, Mexico. This man is still alive in the world, and his age is 82 now. Hayes was a once in a lifetime talent, and he left his legacy in the NFL. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). "We came home (recently) and he had all his notes," Landrum said. And even their cousin Ric Flair! Owns Pro Wrestling America. When "Chuckwagon Theater" debuted in January 1970,Glaze becamea charismatic, guitar-playingcowboy who educated children about fire safety and animals. Bob Hearts Abishola CSI: Vegas East New York; F.B.I . "The best thing I ever did was performing with the symphony. Referee, and British Wrestlers Reunion President until BWR ended in January 2022 after 30 years. He dominated at the wide receiver position, and there was a reason why they called him 'Bullet.'. He joined the WTTV staff in 1966 as a camera operator, launching a career that would end with an induction into the Indiana Broadcast Hall of Fame. He was from Oklahoma, but he wasn't a cowboy. Multi-time regional champion. Macy, 70, will still have 18 months left on his elected term when he retires. Cowboy Bob is very well known for his Authentic Leather and Outstanding "old time" Handmade Knives. Headin' for the chuck wagon, It's just around the bend, Pretty soon my mornin' ride will, Come to an end. He finished his career with 371 receptions for 7,414 yards and 71 touchdowns. Wrestled mainly in Mexico and WCCW. Cowboy Bob Ellis drew with Brute Bernard. If you do not know a great deal about the artist, He told IndyStar in 2015 that he still vividly remembered the moment it happened. Robert 'Buzz' Henry . This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 04:23. The speedster did not waste any time making an impact when he entered the league. For Premier Dealers and museums already "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. Wrestled his last match for FMLL teaming with. love can be felt through all the senses. "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. Wrestled his last match in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with his son-in-law. Died. But he remained primarily a figure in Westerns. Bob Ellis. 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. This specialized approach to well-being helps lessen patients' suffering during a serious illness, includes more than hospice care. Former British Middleweight Champion and British Welterweight Champion. Although Glaze became the crush ofyoung womenacross Indiana, he soon fell for Gail, then a WTTV co-worker, who assisted him on the show. Over the next twenty-five years he worked territories big and small all over the world and became the most famous wrestling cowboy. 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 . Seven years later, after he passed, Hayes was finally inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. 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. He dominated at the wide receiver position, and there was a reason why they called him Bullet. The Hall of Famer died in 2002, and it was a huge loss for the Cowboys family. At Florida A&M, he received a scholarship to play football and competed in track and had a lot of success. Vincent called Cowboy Bob a special part of his childhood. 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. Both Janie and Cowboy Bob were cut from programming in 1989. 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". Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It In 2002, Hayes passed away in his hometown of Jacksonville due to kidney failure. Call IndyStar reporter James Briggs at (317) 444-6307. American professional wrestler. Wrestled his last match on his 80th birthday against Bobo Brazil Jr. at a CCW card in Marion, Ohio. As Bob Bradbury Jr., he played juvenile roles in silent films, then took the stage name Bob Steele in 1927. Also has trained many wrestlers like. Wrestled for WWF from 1999 to 2000, 2004 and 2010. The show aired from 1970 to 1989 on WTTV-4. As of 2017, there are 42 living veterans from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" (1950s1970s) over 75 years old. Well known in Los Angeles, Texas and WWWF from 1972 to 1974. One former player who was part ofthe Cowboyschampionship team was BulletBob Hayes. Last wrestled on a show independently produced by. 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. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan is up to no good in this match with "Cowboy" Bob Ellis. references in the space provided. 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. 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. 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). The former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion last wrestled. "I just want people to know he truly cared," Gail said. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Is Bob Ellis still alive? 1 April 1921. My condolences to the family and friends of Jay Briscoe". - Local television legend Bob Glaze, more commonly known as "Cowboy Bob," has passed away at the age of 73, according to family. "My being on television, to the children that were watching us, was the same thing as the people in Hollywood. sites. Language Label Description Also known as; English: Cowboy Bob Ellis. "The artist John Doe is the quintessential master about this artist, please email the information to 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. Magnum T.A. If you are A brawl breaks out between Rip and Cowboy Bob. But the female in the wrestling industry was Betty Wagner, the valet of Gorgeous George who lived to 98 years old in 2011. Do the cheap shots pay off? I had no idea how much Rip Hawk and the Lexington YMCA would factor into my wrestling entertainment in the future years. We did a MountainDew commercial and a Christmas album, and he made regular appearances on my show," recalled Hodge. All about the 1959 NWA belt and the history of the NWA title during that era. a biography. Oldest person to wrestle ever at 87 years old. Bobby Lashley is the oldest wrestler in WWE to still work at the top of the card on a weekly basis. Cowboy Bob Ellis (Q16264612) From Wikidata. 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). Sources say that Gama remained active as a wrestler until 1952. Please note: All biographies will be fully biography. Family members say he had been struggling with a heart condition. Bob was 81 years old at the time of death. Kowalski wrestled his last match as he defeated Gino Giovanni with the clawhold at Top Rope Promotions in Fall River, Massachusetts. Today she volunteers with IndyReads, the adult literacy organization, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. "It's amazing. With his horse, Windjammer, and his dog, Tumbleweed, I remember that opening song each day at noon. He wrestled for Pacific Northwest, Stampede, NWA, and WWWF. Itwas a staple for the then-independent network, which broadcast severaloriginal shows, including anotherchildren's program called "Janie," starring Janie Hodge. Frost. "He wasn't Cowboy Bob at that point, they just gave him that name. Local television legend Bob Glaze, more commonly known as Cowboy Bob, has passed away at the age of 73, according to family. Born. Horse: Rusty. 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. 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. 0 references. From 1969 to 1989, he hosted the lunchtime "Chuckwagon Theater," playing guitar and introducingcartoons on an outdoor Western scene complete with covered wagon. For more action visit http://www.ClassicWrestli. Jane Woods Hodge hosted the "Popeye and Janie" show on WTTV-Channel 4 from 1963 to 1986. it also to registrar@askart.com. January 17, 1969 - World Championship Wrestling at Sydney Stadium in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. From 1962 to 1964, Hayes was the AAU 100-yard champion, and in 1964 he was an NCAA champion in the 200-meter dash. The Dallas Cowboys Are Officially on Pace To Have the Worst Defense in NFL History. Mexican wrestler who teamed with the Great Goliath. The Cowboys organization does not officially retire numbers, but no player has worn his No. Glaze'sfirst television appearance came in 1963 on Jack Noel's Bloomington-based "Happy Valley Show." Oldest in the wrestling industry ever verified. This is a list of oldest surviving professional wrestlers. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Arthur 'Guitar Boogie' Smith. 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. Oldest Canadian Wrestler. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. 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! He even beat Goldberg at SummerSlam. Oldest British wrestler in history, Second oldest worldwide. Also was a bodybuilder, swimmer, and actor. World-famous fitness guru had a brief pro wrestling career in 1938. Dallas had high hopes of putting Hayes at the wide receiver position and let his speed do all the work. From Barbados former Mr. Universe, a bodybuilder wrestler in the 60s and 70s and teamed with Rocky Johnson. Philanthropist and rancher Bob Norris, best known as the original "Marlboro Man," died earlier this week. Hodge said. (unusable) wording: 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. He wrestled for Pacific Northwest, Stampede, NWA, and WWWF. 2. 'Cowboy' Bob Ellis was a pro wrestler who competed in various territories around the world from the late 1950's to the early 1980's. Ellis feuded with the likes of Dick the Bruiser, Fritz Von Erich and Buddy Rogers. Also wrestled as The Battling Bohemian and Red Menace. 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. He settled into the Bruisers WWA promotion and continued to do some international tours. "Man, he was bigger than life as a personality with people of my generation," he said. 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. Known as Sammy Berg. Oldest person to wrestle ever at 87 years old. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. Also available in Hardcover. the following: He was kind of goofy," he laughed. Bob Ellis Height 6' 2" (188 cm) Weight 246 lbs (112 kg) Debut 1950 Retired 1980 Bob Ellis is a retired American Professional wrestler . I'm so curious. Owns Pro Wrestling America. Wrestled for Pacific Northwest, WCCW and NWA Georgia. Hayes had a remarkable NFL and track career. Ellis was mainly a brawling type of face with a popular finisher, the bulldog headlock, who would sell strongly, bleed heavily and work gimmick matches whether they were Texas Death matches or involved spurs, saddles and things related to his cowboy persona. Wrestled in a tag team match with Jeff Justice and Officer McKenny to defeat, Wrestled in a tag team match with Shawn Blanchard and Lou Martin to defeat Bobby O, Kris Kash, Shane Starr and Justin Sane for. Before Hayes became a popular name in the NFL, he excelled in college. Wrestled for NWA Vancouver and AWA from 1960 to 1972, Japanese female wrestler. Ellis, 71, likely assumed the approaching boat carried fishermen wanting to visit. 1:47. Hayes spent 10 seasons playing for the Cowboys and spent his final season with the San Francisco 49ers. American Western star and character actor whose career spanned six decades. 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