Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Dealers and Museums will be automatically credited with a link to their 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. Philanthropist and rancher Bob Norris, best known as the original "Marlboro Man," died earlier this week. But the oldest in the wrestling industry was promoter Harry Elliott (1904-2006) who lived 101 years, 314 days. Wrestled his last match on a AAA show in a loss to El Pistolero in San Pedro Cholula, Mexico. 266. by brodiescomics. This man is still alive in the world, and his age is 82 now. Ever since the King of Rock 'n' Roll died on August 16, 1977, aged 42 after a heart attack. The Jacksonville, Florida, native attended Florida A&M University. December 23, 2018 Junesboy, Lexington-70's Cowboy Bob Ellis, . His bursting speed transferred over the NFL. 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. RetroIndy: Frances Farmer made Indy her home, Whatever happened to: Old Indiana Fun Park, Janie reminisces on career and 'Cowboy Bob' Glaze. Bob Moline (Born 1938) is active/lives in Texas, Oklahoma. Alberto Torres. 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. Among work for other charities, Glazedid fundraisingfor the Morgan County Humane Society. British musician and wrestler. French-Canadian wrestler. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. He also adored the fans who kept the Cowboy Bob character alive and in demand, she said. (WTHR) - Central Indiana is mourning the loss of a children's television icon. references in the space provided. Ellis was a rough customer who was part of sell outs all across the country, not to mention successful stints in Australia. Torres was injured during the match and died three days later after taking the Heart Punch. internationally renowned, extraordinarily beautiful works. viewable on Fridays, but the rest of the week biographies are available only to Still wrestles in independent shows as of December 2022. After the first year of Janie's show, children were brought on the show to tell jokes and sit with her. Kowalski wrestled his last match as he defeated Gino Giovanni with the clawhold at Top Rope Promotions in Fall River, Massachusetts. Sign in|Recent Site Activity|Report Abuse|Print Page|Powered By Google Sites, Football [Army Team]; Basketball, Track [High School]. One night, he purchased a little handheld buzzer that vibrates wildly when you shake hands with somebody. about submitting biographies, please send them to registrar@askart.com. Last wrestled for ABC Wrestling in Beziers, France, losing to Matthew Ford. 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. Ellis won the third fall with the bulldog headlock. The Hall of Famer died in 2002, and it was a huge loss for the Cowboys family. The oldest male wrestler was Killer Kowalski, who won on an independent show in Massachusetts on March 14, 2008, at age 81. We welcome your involvement! Glaze, 73, hosted the children's variety show "Chuckwagon Theater," which later became "Cowboy Bob's Corral." A pair of black tights are a necessity, rather than just an accessory, to stay stylish and comfortable when temperatures drop. Also has trained many wrestlers like. about this artist, please email the information to Glaze took care of the household while she was away. Oldest female, mainly wrestled as Princess White Dove. His stardom diminished by the mid-40s, and he spent the next quarter-century in character roles, some highly visible, such as his part in The Big Sleep (1946). Also later on in his career he wrestled as Enforcer Luciano in NWA Hollywood. Buy "Big Gold". He appeared often on television and regained some fame in his role as Trooper Duffy in F Troop (1965). This is one of my all-time favorite episodes of "World Championship Wrestling" from 1/4/86 and features the Four Horsemen re by Dick Bourne Mid-Atlantic Gateway The fall of 2015 marks the 30th anniversary of the origin of the Four Horsemen in wrestling. The current oldest living in the wrestling industry is Bill Mercer from the United States. Cowboy Bob Ellis (Q16264612) From Wikidata. Oldest Canadian Wrestler. We do not exercise control over third party websites. "He loved it and did so many personal appearances and charity work. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. 2. While Hayes was a senior at Florida A&M, he participated in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. With his horse, Windjammer, and his dog, Tumbleweed, I remember that opening song each day at noon. Macy, 70, will still have 18 months left on his elected term when he retires. I had no idea how much Rip Hawk and the Lexington YMCA would factor into my wrestling entertainment in the future years. Glaze's sister-in-law, Linda Landrum, said he was still meticulous about entertaining audienceseven after spending more than four decades as Cowboy Bob. 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. Orton is best known by his time in the WWF (World Wrestling Federation, now WWE). He even beat Goldberg at SummerSlam. 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. By Phil McCausland. 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. There were educational features, crafts, music and the occasional visit from animals from the Indianapolis Zoo. 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. Multi-time regional champion. This is a list of oldest surviving professional wrestlers. Bob Steele Birthday and Date of Death. The letter "J" was incorporated around the set,and members of the production crew would be recruited to sing and dance. Cowboy Bob EllisRobert Ellis1929315[2] - 1932[1] As of 2017, there are 42 living veterans from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" (1950s1970s) over 75 years old. 1. 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. Occasionally he made an appearance in more prominent films, as in his role as Curly in Of Mice and Men (1939). 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. Former British Middleweight Champion and British Welterweight Champion. The oldest female wrestler was Princess Bonita (19192014), aged 94years, 273days. The things he was doing in college were simply amazing. Cowboy Bob is very well known for his Authentic Leather and Outstanding "old time" Handmade Knives. 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. many of the following questions as possible: Dealer Note: Please enter books, periodicals and museum Wrestled his last match on his 80th birthday against Bobo Brazil Jr. at a CCW card in Marion, Ohio. '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. Through his skillful brushwork, and instance of. Since the match ended in a draw, the feud . Wrestled for WWF from 1999 to 2000, 2004 and 2010. No BS. Second oldest British wrestler ever behind Joe D'Orazio. American Western star and character actor whose career spanned six decades. Shows for the week were taped on Sundays, allowing Hodge to teach during the week, which she did until she retired. Follow her on Twitter: @dawn_mitchell61 . Oldest person to wrestle ever at 87 years old. "Popeye and Janie,"which began in 1963, was revamped into a variety show called "Janie." "Man, he was bigger than life as a personality with people of my generation," he said. Wrestled in AWA. He died at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital. Profile Explanation [Late Legend - Technical]. Age at Death: 81. information has been provided by Jane Doe, the niece of the artist." Inducted into the. He wasn't dressed like a cowboy, he was dressed like Bob Glaze. Ironically, the man who had always played the straight-laced cowboy in a white hat came up on the wrong side of the law. Oldest surviving Mexican women wrestler. It's abackground that would suit her well for the singing, dancing and ukulele-playing she introduced on the show. Click the book cover above for more information on this book. 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. Oldest British wrestler in history, Second oldest worldwide. Last wrestled for Lucha Libre Acapulco in, Most recently wrestled on August 6, 2022, for. Excellent and Psycho Mike. On July 26, 1939, in Olney, Texas, Bob Lilly blessed his parents' coming to the world. Most recently wrestled for Appalachian Championship Wrestling in Williamson, West Virginia, in a match against Kerry Morton that went to a Double Count-out Draw. Last known match took place in Carnoustie, Scotland. In the pictures, it was speculated that the man was indeed Presley, who were being guarded by security guards around him. As of 2017, there are 42 living veterans from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" (1950s1970s) over 75 years old. 1 April 1921. 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). His brilliant canvases are full of feeling, where Musician and wrestled in the Pacific Northwest. I'm so curious. He was from Kerrville, Texas, near San Antonio. He is the son of Bob Sr. and Rita Orton, the brother of Barry O, and the father of WWE wrestler Randy Orton. 0 references. "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. At age 83, Lilly is still out and about. During the ceremony, Hayes former Cowboys teammate, Roger Staubach, and Hayes son, Bob Hayes Jr., were present to unveil the bust of the Hall of Fame player. To them it was exactly the same thing. Please note: All biographies will be fully Robert James Ellis (10 May 1942 - 3 April 2016) was an Australian writer, journalist, filmmaker, and political commentator. There were different types of matches included in the feud. Cowboy Bob and his cast of characters became a part of me as a kid. 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. Known as Sammy Berg. The former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion last wrestled. She was royalty to Indianapolis children. available for sale." To see all the matches Cowboy Bob Ellis fought in a specific month, click the respective number in the index. Also available in Hardcover. Wrestled in Studio Wrestling out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s and 1960s. He told IndyStar in 2015 that he still vividly remembered the moment it happened. Birthday: January 23, 1907. Hayes became the first person to break six seconds in the 60-yard dash with his indoor world record of 5.9 seconds. Died. 2. 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 . Bob Glaze, better known as " Cowboy Bob ," passed away Friday afternoon. 1:47. Was the promoter of Seattle wrestling, from 1958 to 1969 he was the sole promoter in Washington, Idaho, and Northeast Oregon. Bob Steele was born on January 23, 1907 and died on December 21, 1988. Other persons, seeing Cowboy Bob Ellis: "There's a lot that didn't want to work with him. HHH: "An incredible performer who created a deep connection with wrestling fans across the globe. Wrestled in AWA. Hayes was selected to the Pro Bowl his first three years in the league. He also was inducted into the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hall of Fame and the Black College Football Hall of Fame. Before Hayes became a popular name in the NFL, he excelled in college. 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). Our editors are trained to He settled into the Bruisers WWA promotion and continued to do some international tours. Czechslovakian wrestler. Glaze'sfirst television appearance came in 1963 on Jack Noel's Bloomington-based "Happy Valley Show." Seven years later, after he passed, Hayes was finally inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. "Bob and I started singing back before he started his show in 1966. Wrestled his last match in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with his son-in-law. Owns Pro Wrestling America. Ellis, 71, likely assumed the approaching boat carried fishermen wanting to visit. When the feds finally arrested him, they discovered that their suspect was actually a. is rewarding for all of us to see artists' files grow, and others may be eager subscribers. 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. But the female in the wrestling industry was Betty Wagner, the valet of Gorgeous George who lived to 98 years old in 2011. Wrestled his last match at a show that was independently produced by. "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. 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! I/we have numerous spectacular works by Doe Oldest Canadian Wrestler. 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. Mexican actor, wrestling announcer and baseball broadcaster. Wrestled mainly in Mexico and WCCW. Radio's Bob Kevoian signs off; plans to be well-traveled retiree. He was an entertainer until the end, putting on a showmost recently in August at the Indiana State Fair. They had no children. It was simpler, no doubt about it. 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 . American professional wrestler. human. 0 references. Wrestled his last match at a show that was independently produced by. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. Bob Lilly's Family and Early Life. Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. From 1970 to 1989, Bob hosted the afternoon cartoon show on WTTV Channel 4. assistant director Jerry Ballew . 3 April 2014. Last wrestled for Lucha Libre Acapulco in, Most recently wrestled on August 6, 2022, for. 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. Last wrestled on a show independently produced by. The speedster did not waste any time making an impact when he entered the league. Cowboy Bob Ellis Match Results (1960-69) brodiescomics. "I just want people to know he truly cared," Gail said. Bob Ellis. . 74 since. source Cauliflower Alley Club, Spanish announcer in boxing and wrestling in Los Angeles. 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. I am a fan of classic tv shows, old school pro wrestling and music from the 1950's and 1960's. The images and information that I will present here come from my own collection and research that I have compiled from old newspapers and magazines and will be posted for historical purposes only. it also to registrar@askart.com. Attendance was reported as "a near capacity crowd" and the newspaper reported most of them were still on hand when the match ended. 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. Now Available in Hardcover! 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. - IMDb Mini Biography By: frankfob2@yahoo.com Family (2) Trivia (7) Educated at Glendale High School, Glendale, CA. 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. Born in Iraq, wrestled in AWA and WWF as General Adnan. Dec 6, 2022 at 5:14pm. Still wrestles in independent shows as of December 2022. And even their cousin Ric Flair! The show included banter between Janie and a cast of puppets such as Gilroy Gopher, Mailboxer, Silly Snake and the grouchy Treble Clef, who lived in an upright piano. Irish Jackie d Little Brutus. 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. Bob Moline is known for Western theme painting, saddle design and making. 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. The show later was retitled "Cowboy Bob's Corral.". At Florida A&M, he received a scholarship to play football and competed in track and had a lot of success. Armstrong's last match was for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, where he defeated The Assassin. The show served as an introduction for syndicated cartoons. Frost. Wrestled in the Central States and was a light heavyweight champion. He never got over being Cowboy Bob, and he and I got along just dandy," recalledHodge. If viewers could not get on the shows set, they had another option just as good. Both Janie and Cowboy Bob were cut from programming in 1989. biographical information should not be worded for purposes of 'advertising' an (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. 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. RIP "Cowboy Bob" Glaze, you were a true Indiana original, Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) September 17, 2016. The Cowboys organization does not officially retire numbers, but no player has worn his No. She reminisces about her career and her friendship with fellow host "Cowboy Bob" Glaze, who died Sept. 16, 2016. Wrestled his last match in Nashville, Tennessee, teaming with his son-in-law. Read all about Cowboy Bob Ellis with TV Guide's exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at TV Guide. If you do not know a great deal about the The Brisco Reign Begins: Hand Raised in Houston (1 NWA World Champ Kerry Von Erich Tours Florida (1984), Poster: Wahoo and Andre battle Flair and Valentine, Cowboy Bob Ellis, Rip Hawk and the Birthday Cake. Sources say that Gama remained active as a wrestler until 1952. Rip Hawk's horrific actions completely overshadow the main event. Ellis was born in Texas to a father who was on the wrestling commission in the San Angelo area. Czechslovakian wrestler. new. Oldest British wrestler in history, Second oldest worldwide. We're in a time now where we have DirecTV, Dish Network and 300-plus channels. I'm afraid when he had a fight, anything went.". The times that he was posting in college were remarkable. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She was inducted in November2015. Began his career in the 1940s. Ellis was a former WWA World Champion and also held the United States Title on several occasions. Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. Cecilia Beaux, Edward Hopper, and Paul Sample. Hodge also teaches and plays contract bridge competitively at the Indianapolis Bridge Center. Hayes won two gold medals in the 100 meters and the 4X100 meter relay. He was 73 years old. Ronald C. Modra/ Sports Imagery/Hulton Archive/Getty Images. He was preparing for a show this fallto celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indiana state parks. Tickets will be on sale at the box office, and at the usual locations! 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. 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. She took part in a Falls Count Anywhere 2-on-1 Handicap Match against. Also wrestled as The Battling Bohemian and Red Menace. For Premier Dealers and museums already TheDallas Cowboyshave had a lot of success throughout the history of the NFL. artist. Bob's larger-than-life p If you were a kid in the 70 and 80's, you probably learned a thing or two from "Cowboy Bob". New Zealand wrestler. His bloody bouts with Ellis drew big crowds to Kiel Auditorium, but Hawk never forgot to have a little fun in the ring. sex or gender. "Popeye and Janie," which began in 1963, was revamped into a variety show called "Janie." 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. Bob Hearts Abishola CSI: Vegas East New York; F.B.I . "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. Jane Woods Hodge hosted the "Popeye and Janie" show on WTTV-Channel 4 from 1963 to 1986. Bob Macy, Oklahoma County's colorful and often controversial district attorney for 21 years, announced Monday he will retire June 30. 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