"Cowboy" Bob Ellis had become increasingly involved in horse racing, although that career was ended following. Wrestled for Pacific Northwest, WCCW and NWA Georgia. After the first year of Janie's show, children were brought on the show to tell jokes and sit with her. Cowboy Carlson & Cowboy Bob Ellis beat Sir Nelson Royal & The Viking (Bob Morse) Arm wrestling match Mr. Clean beat Mephisto (dq) U.S. ORDERS . It 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. 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. Al Tomko: "The best bad guy as you call them is Mad Dog Vachon. He continued to dominate throughout his career with the Cowboys, and he was a part of the Super Bowl-winning team during the 1971 season. Hayes was selected to the Pro Bowl his first three years in the league. The show aired from 1970 to 1989 on WTTV-4. it also to registrar@askart.com. RIP "Cowboy Bob" Glaze, you were a true Indiana original, Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) September 17, 2016. 16 Wrestlers Who Died in the Ring. internationally renowned, extraordinarily beautiful works. I'm afraid when he had a fight, anything went.". Animals were among his greatest joys, Gail said. Robert James Ellis (10 May 1942 - 3 April 2016) was an Australian writer, journalist, filmmaker, and political commentator. 1:47. The oldest female wrestler was Princess Bonita (19192014), aged 94years, 273days. If you feel you have worthwhile information you would like to contribute, the following means of submission is the most efficient. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). Brother of. All rights reserved. Shawn Michaels: "On behalf of the @wwenxt community, I would like to express our condolences to the Briscoe family for their loss.". Do the cheap shots pay off? Enter Bob Glaze. sex or gender. Bob was 81 years old at the time of death. Could going solar work for your home and budget? the following: "He loved it and did so many personal appearances and charity work. While staying with his uncle, he. subscribers. Where is Lilly today? His bursting speed transferred over the NFL. 1. 0 references. Hayes had a remarkable NFL and track career. 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 spectacular studded sheath was custom made by "Cowboy" Bob Giles of Whitefish, Mont. Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Lashley started his career in 2005, but after taking a 10-year . artist, but have noteworthy information to share, we would welcome you to send Bob Moline (Born 1938) is active/lives in Texas, Oklahoma. We've seen it happen with every generation of wrestlers. Hayes finished with 12 touchdowns in 1965 and 13 in 1966. Ironically, the man who had always played the straight-laced cowboy in a white hat came up on the wrong side of the law. click here to register, and then you may select your artist and submit Owns Pro Wrestling America. ", From humble start, WTTV rises to CBS affiliate. You know, I wanted to be, if possible, a surrogate brother, father to the kids out there and that was my motivation, said Bobin an interview with CBS4 earlier this year. We're in a time now where we have DirecTV, Dish Network and 300-plus channels. Mexican wrestler who teamed with the Great Goliath. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan is up to no good in this match with "Cowboy" Bob Ellis. Wrestled as The Minnesota Farm Boy from 1957 to 1966. Still wrestles in independent shows as of December 2022. 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). Born in Iraq, wrestled in AWA and WWF as General Adnan. Composer / musician (country) who wrote the 1972 hit instrumental Dueling Banjos. 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 in the WWWF from 1964 to 1969. It is said that Gustav Fritensk wrestled until the age of 72. Also later on in his career he wrestled as Enforcer Luciano in NWA Hollywood. Orton, Sr. was the father of WWE Hall of Famer Cowboy Bob Orton and former WWE star Barry "O" Orton, as well as the [] 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. For more action visit http://www.ClassicWrestli. "Bob came along. Just the facts, please. 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. of light, color, and scene. 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. 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. Mexican actor, wrestling announcer and baseball broadcaster. Kowalski wrestled his last match as he defeated Gino Giovanni with the clawhold at Top Rope Promotions in Fall River, Massachusetts. Cowboy Bob Ellis drew with Brute Bernard. Here are just a few posts: Cowboy Bob entertained and inspired children in Indiana for generations. 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. Itwas a staple for the then-independent network, which broadcast severaloriginal shows, including anotherchildren's program called "Janie," starring Janie Hodge. "Popeye and Janie,"which began in 1963, was revamped into a variety show called "Janie." She moved to New York for a fewyears, then to Hagerstown, Md., for a Ford Foundation TV teaching experiment. He worked like an animal in the ring, like a brawl. He led the league in receiving touchdowns during the 1965 and 1966 season. Bobby Te Brain Heenan takes on Cowboy Bob Ellis from the mid-70s in the old World Wrestling Association wrestling promotion in Indianapolis. World-famous fitness guru had a brief pro wrestling career in 1938. Oldest in the wrestling industry ever verified. New Zealand wrestler. Among work for other charities, Glazedid fundraisingfor the Morgan County Humane Society. He settled into the Bruisers WWA promotion and continued to do some international tours. 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 . TheDallas Cowboyshave had a lot of success throughout the history of the NFL. Janie was much more than someone who introduced cartoons (her program showed more than cartoons fromstrongman Popeye). 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. He died at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital. Wrestled for WWF from 1999 to 2000, 2004 and 2010. 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. 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. Wrestled his last match in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with his son-in-law. 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. Please do not submit biographies He died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California, following a long illness. 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. Cowboy: Bob Lilly Stands Alone as The Greatest No.74 in Dallas Cowboys History Rocky Garza Jr June 29, 2022 5 We're officially 74 days away until Week 1 of the 2022 NFL Regular season, and. Hayes played for the Cowboys from 1965 to 1974. In our activity index, you will find all the Cowboy Bob Ellis matches currently in our database. The oldest male wrestler was Killer Kowalski, who won on an independent show in Massachusetts on March 14, 2008, at age 81. The long-time fascination with the American West had been capitalized on by pro-wrestling promoters for many years and would be for many years after, but perhaps no one mastered the character quite like Cowboy Bob Ellis. Wrestled in the Central States and was a light heavyweight champion. Nov. 9, 2019, 11:37 AM PST. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 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. Glaze died Sept. 15. Bob Moline is known for Western theme painting, saddle design and making. Wrestled his last match defeating Rat Ferraro at a wrestling event in Montreal, Canada. Owns Pro Wrestling America. Wrestled in Studio Wrestling out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s and 1960s. Then Hodgemoved to Milwaukee for a job on "Romper Room," then moved back to Indianapolis in 1963 to host a show on WTTV that would forever link her to many happy childhood memories. Attendance was reported as "a near capacity crowd" and the newspaper reported most of them were still on hand when the match ended. The full name of this man is Robert Lewis Lilly. Wrestled his last match on his 80th birthday against Bobo Brazil Jr. at a CCW card in Marion, Ohio. No, he died on 04/03/2016, He was 74 years old when he died. We appreciate your participation in askART. 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. is rewarding for all of us to see artists' files grow, and others may be eager Worked as Purple Haze. Please introduce your information as follows: "The following biographical Family members say he had been struggling with a heart condition. Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. The speedster did not waste any time making an impact when he entered the league. Dallas had high hopes of putting Hayes at the wide receiver position and let his speed do all the work. Oldest Canadian Wrestler. We must restore order here! LILLY, Robert Lewis ("Bob") (b. Last wrestled for ABC Wrestling in Beziers, France, losing to Matthew Ford. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hayes was one of the fastest athletes in all of college. A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. 74 since. While Glaze had a commanding presence on TV andon stage, Gail said they enjoyed mostly quiet time together caring for their animals. He truly was a good person and grateful that people looked up to him and grateful people respected him because he really was, inside, kind of a shy guy. But the female in the wrestling industry was Betty Wagner, the valet of Gorgeous George who lived to 98 years old in 2011. "He was preparing to do his gig.". Wrestled his last match at a show that was independently produced by. "He did not spit out words that were not meaningful. When submitting biographical information, we appreciate your consideration of It's abackground that would suit her well for the singing, dancing and ukulele-playing she introduced on the show. Bob's sister-in-law Linda confirms to. Glaze, who had a history of heart problems, became ill after Labor Day and was hospitalized Tuesday, family members said. . Joe wrestled his last match at the Gypsy Joe retirement show held in Tullahoma, Tennessee by the Southern Wrestling Federation. The official cause of death has not been determined. While Hayes was a senior at Florida A&M, he participated in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. 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. To see all the matches Cowboy Bob Ellis fought in a specific month, click the respective number in the index. Ellis, 71, likely assumed the approaching boat carried fishermen wanting to visit. The former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion last wrestled. The show later was retitled "Cowboy Bob's Corral.". All about the 1959 NWA belt and the history of the NWA title during that era. By Phil McCausland. Statements. The fact that we link to a website is not an endorsement, authorization or representation of our affiliation with that third party. I'm so curious. December 23, 2018 Junesboy, Lexington-70's Cowboy Bob Ellis, . Last wrestled for Lucha Libre Acapulco in, Most recently wrestled on August 6, 2022, for. 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. One match had no ropes around the ring, one match could be won by submission only, and there was a Texas Death Match. Cowboy Bob Ellis: "There's a lot that didn't want to work with him. Oldest person to wrestle ever at 87 years old. A Shortridge High School graduate, Hodgereceived a degree from the Indiana University School of Music. Last wrestled on a show independently produced by. If you are Date of Death: December 21, 1988. Oldest surviving Mexican women wrestler. Former British Middleweight Champion and British Welterweight Champion. The show served as an introduction for syndicated cartoons. 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. registrar@askart.com. 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! In the pictures, it was speculated that the man was indeed Presley, who were being guarded by security guards around him. The announcer is shouting into his microphone Ive never seen anything like this! 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). about this artist, please email the information to Glaze, who had a history of heart problems, became ill after Labor . Wrestled in Germany, France, Japan and AWA. I did not go to the grocery in curlers," she laughed. viewable on Fridays, but the rest of the week biographies are available only to Click the book cover above for more information on this book. Call IndyStar reporter James Briggs at (317) 444-6307. Ellis was a rough customer who was part of sell outs all across the country, not to mention successful stints in Australia. Last wrestled for Lucha Libre Acapulco in, Most recently wrestled on August 6, 2022, for. Cable television gave children more viewing options. The crippled children saved their pennies her voice trailed off. Horse: Rusty. Voice of World Class Championship Wrestling. She took part in a Falls Count Anywhere 2-on-1 Handicap Match against. Wrestled his last match for Italian Championship Wrestling in Brescia, Italy, teaming with Manuel Majoli to defeat Mr. Referee, and British Wrestlers Reunion President until BWR ended in January 2022 after 30 years. The current oldest living in the wrestling industry is Bill Mercer from the United States. Also wrestled as The Battling Bohemian and Red Menace. Was the promoter of Seattle wrestling, from 1958 to 1969 he was the sole promoter in Washington, Idaho, and Northeast Oregon. 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. assistant director Jerry Ballew . about submitting biographies, please send them to registrar@askart.com. The letter "J" was incorporated around the set,and members of the production crew would be recruited to sing and dance. Wrestled in the WWWF from 1964 to 1969. 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". There are many strong biographies that you may refer to on our website, such as Also has trained many wrestlers like. Armstrong's last match was for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, where he defeated The Assassin. My aunt came into the room wanting to know what was going on. Torres was injured during the match and died three days later after taking the Heart Punch. Before Hayes became a popular name in the NFL, he excelled in college. Vincent called Cowboy Bob a special part of his childhood. 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. "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.". What NOT to send: Hayes played for the Cowboys from 1965 to 1974. For all others who have useful information Cause of death: liver cancer. Orton would be. Orton is best known by his time in the WWF (World Wrestling Federation, now WWE). 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. He was preparing for a show this fallto celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indiana state parks. This is a list of oldest surviving professional wrestlers. Diabetes and depression nearly robbed Bob Moline of his art and saddlemaking careers. He appeared first as the host of the Chuck Wagon Theatre before it became known simply as Cowboy Bobs Corral.. This is how many of the biographies Family Wife Anne Brooksbank, Writer Child He had one child, When his first child, Jack Ellis, was born, Bob Ellis was 13 years old. 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