Bob Glaze, better known as " Cowboy Bob ," passed away Friday afternoon. Wrestled in AWA. 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! Last wrestled on a show independently produced by. He told IndyStar in 2015 that he still vividly remembered the moment it happened. Bob Steele was born on January 23, 1907 and died on December 21, 1988. So in this article, we will discuss Bob Lilly's career earnings and his full biography. Kowalski wrestled his last match as he defeated Gino Giovanni with the clawhold at Top Rope Promotions in Fall River, Massachusetts. 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. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Former NWA World Tag Team Champion. Kowalski wrestled his last match as he defeated Gino Giovanni with the clawhold at Top Rope Promotions in Fall River, Massachusetts. Do not combine book information with Wrestled in Studio Wrestling out of Pittsburgh in the 1950s and 1960s. Armstrong's last match was for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, where he defeated The Assassin. 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 . Multi-time regional champion. 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. He also finished with over 1,000 receiving yards in both seasons. Through his skillful brushwork, and Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. 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. Follow her on Twitter: @dawn_mitchell61 . information has been provided by Jane Doe, the niece of the artist." Dallas had high hopes of putting Hayes at the wide receiver position and let his speed do all the work. "It was a Tuesday when the ax fell," he said. Oldest surviving Mexican women wrestler. The Last Ride of Cowboy Bob He wore a Western hat, never spoke a word, and robbed bank after bank. Alberto Torres. Another good feud that Fritz Von Erich had was with Cowboy Bob Ellis. There was a car that had a sign that read 'Janie and Cowboy Bob,she laughed. Wrestled mainly in Mexico and WCCW. Wrestled in Germany, France, Japan and AWA. Former. Works Jump to navigation Jump to search. 74 since. The program returns to the studio where our host, desk and floor are covered with cake. Former WWWF World Tag Team Champion. Bob Ellis Height 6' 2" (188 cm) Weight 246 lbs (112 kg) Debut 1950 Retired 1980 Bob Ellis is a retired American Professional wrestler . He wasn't dressed like a cowboy, he was dressed like Bob Glaze. new. Bob Ellis. The Jacksonville, Florida, native attended Florida A&M University. Instantly upon finishing his insult he sucker punched Ellis and smashes him head first into the cake. In spite of that the legacy of Cowboy Bob Ellis is that of an exceptional character-wrestler, a honest babyface in cattle-print tights and cowboy boots who might look hooky by todays standards but caught on big everywhere he travelled in a bygone era. Oldest living female wrestler. Headin' for the chuck wagon, It's just around the bend, Pretty soon my mornin' ride will, Come to an end. Referee, and British Wrestlers Reunion President until BWR ended in January 2022 after 30 years. Bobs sister-in-law Linda confirms to CBS4 thathe passed away around noon Friday after suffering a possible heart attack. He finished his career with 371 receptions for 7,414 yards and 71 touchdowns. ELVIS is alive and well and working as a singing pastor in Arkansas, according to conspiracy theorists. Raised in Texas. 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. Nov. 9, 2019, 11:37 AM PST. He even beat Goldberg at SummerSlam. The Destroyer. 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. Heres everything you need to know about The Grinch sequel, plus the best books your kid can check out now. First African-American promoter & manager working under Vincent J. McMahon. 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). Jane Woods Hodge hosted the "Popeye and Janie" show on WTTV-Channel 4 from 1963 to 1986. 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. "One day I was walking out to my car and he was walking out of the building, saw me, said, 'Excuse me,' and he had a leash," Gail said. He dominated at the wide receiver position, and there was a reason why they called him 'Bullet.'. Funeral arrangements are pending. New Zealand wrestler. Wrestled his last match for FMLL teaming with. Here are just a few posts: Cowboy Bob entertained and inspired children in Indiana for generations. From Martinique wrestled for Pacific Northwest and Stampede Wrestling. For a generation of Hoosiers, Cowboy Bob was an after-school companion who entertained with his cast of TV characters. He died at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital. Last known match took place in Carnoustie, Scotland. Hayes was one of the fastest athletes in all of college. He led the league in receiving touchdowns during the 1965 and 1966 season. One former player who was part of the Cowboys championship team was 'Bullet' Bob Hayes. One match had no ropes around the ring, one match could be won by submission only, and there was a Texas Death Match. click here to register, and then you may select your artist and submit 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. We just kind of hit it off.". Wrestled his last match on a AAA show in a loss to El Pistolero in San Pedro Cholula, Mexico. Also available in Hardcover. about submitting biographies, please send them to registrar@askart.com. Owns Pro Wrestling America. Bob Hearts Abishola CSI: Vegas East New York; F.B.I . edit. Call IndyStar photo coordinator Dawn Mitchell at (317) 444-6497. If viewers could not get on the shows set, they had another option just as good. Ellis was a rough customer who was part of sell outs all across the country, not to mention successful stints in Australia. Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. Last wrestled for Lucha Libre Acapulco in, Most recently wrestled on August 6, 2022, for. Our Web pages may contain links to other websites. 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. Local television legend Bob Glaze, more commonly known as Cowboy Bob, has passed away at the age of 73, according to family. RetroIndy: Frances Farmer made Indy her home, Whatever happened to: Old Indiana Fun Park, Janie reminisces on career and 'Cowboy Bob' Glaze. of light, color, and scene. When "Chuckwagon Theater" debuted in January 1970,Glaze becamea charismatic, guitar-playingcowboy who educated children about fire safety and animals. From 1969 to 1989, he hosted the lunchtime "Chuckwagon Theater," playing guitar and introducingcartoons on an outdoor Western scene complete with covered wagon. Back then, there was just four and Channel 4 was by far the best of them.". He also tells us Cowboy Bob Ellis is so upset he cannot appear on camera for fear of what he may say, but Bob wants to assure the kids at the Crippled Childrens Home that he would avenge the loss of their life savings. Tag Archives: Cowboy Bob Ellis Cowboy Bob and Peyton Place. drawing from his life experiences, he creates images where the viewer feels he The things he was doing in college were simply amazing. French-Canadian wrestler. Excellent and Psycho Mike. The title of the oldest verified wrestler of all time belongs to Polish-born American wrestler Abe Coleman (19052007), who lived 101years, 189days. 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. Also wrestled as The Battling Bohemian and Red Menace. Please note: Artists not classified as American in our database may have limited biographical data compared to the extensive information about American artists. He knew how to use his speed to his advantage on the football field as defenders had difficulties keeping up with him and making a tackle. Profile Explanation [Late Legend - Technical]. Shows for the week were taped on Sundays, allowing Hodge to teach during the week, which she did until she retired. ", From humble start, WTTV rises to CBS affiliate. American professional wrestler. Wrestled in Germany, France, Japan and AWA. Hodge also teaches and plays contract bridge competitively at the Indianapolis Bridge Center. All the Anderson history in one timeline! Today she volunteers with IndyReads, the adult literacy organization, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Philanthropist and rancher Bob Norris, best known as the original "Marlboro Man," died earlier this week. I had no idea how much Rip Hawk and the Lexington YMCA would factor into my wrestling entertainment in the future years. Lashley started his career in 2005, but after taking a 10-year . The June 1971 bout took place in Omaha, Nebraska and saw Torres take a heart punch from Ox Baker. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980. 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. Tickets will be on sale at the box office, and at the usual locations! Former NWA World Tag Team Champion. The June 1971 bout took place in Omaha, Nebraska and saw Torres take a heart punch from Ox Baker. 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. We did a MountainDew commercial and a Christmas album, and he made regular appearances on my show," recalled Hodge. Armstrong's last match was for Continental Championship Wrestling in Dothan, Alabama, where he defeated The Assassin. Post by srossi onJan 17, 2023 at 7:02pm. Holding the title for 50 days before losing it to Cowboy Bob Ellis, The Destroyer reclaimed the title for a third time by defeating Ellis on Nov. 13, 1964, in San Diego. Wrestled in the Central States and was a light heavyweight champion. "I was wrestling Cowboy Bob Ellis. Also has trained many wrestlers like. 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. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. I did not go to the grocery in curlers," she laughed. The show later was retitled "Cowboy Bob's Corral.". Non-Dealers and Museums: We must restore order here! Ellis, 71, likely assumed the approaching boat carried fishermen wanting to visit. Wrestled his last match for NWA Wrestle Birmingham, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mexican actor, wrestling announcer and baseball broadcaster. Now Available in Hardcover! Bobby Te Brain Heenan takes on Cowboy Bob Ellis from the mid-70s in the old World Wrestling Association wrestling promotion in Indianapolis. Wrestled last match as a replecement for Nick Strong, teaming with, Last wrestled on November 14, 2021, for an event in Guadalajara, Mexico where he defeated. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No spam. He wrestled for Pacific Northwest, Stampede, NWA, and WWWF. Our editors are trained to instance of. Dec 6, 2022 at 5:14pm. Ellis was born in Texas to a father who was on the wrestling commission in the San Angelo area. Since the match ended in a draw, the feud . Statements. 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 studio audience was still voicing their displeasure of Rips appearance at such a touching moment. World-famous fitness guru had a brief pro wrestling career in 1938. Five time NWA Polynesian Pacific Heavyweight Champion. 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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. Attendance was reported as "a near capacity crowd" and the newspaper reported most of them were still on hand when the match ended. 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. 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. Oldest Canadian Wrestler. While staying with his uncle, he. This man here, he's an animal. 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. 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). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. If you do not know a great deal about the artist, In 1963, he broke the 100-yard dash record with a time of 9.1. The spectacular studded sheath was custom made by "Cowboy" Bob Giles of Whitefish, Mont. The oldest male wrestler was Killer Kowalski, who won on an independent show in Massachusetts on March 14, 2008, at age 81. They had no children. Biography Guidelines 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. "Bob came along. The former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion last wrestled. Cowboy Bob Ellis: "There's a lot that didn't want to work with him. Glaze, who had a history of heart problems, became ill after Labor . Call IndyStar reporter James Briggs at (317) 444-6307. After the first year of Janie's show, children were brought on the show to tell jokes and sit with her. registrar@askart.com. Please do not submit biographies We've seen it happen with every generation of wrestlers. Where is Lilly today? . 0 references. registered with askART your best approach is to log in, choose the artist (once Robert Lewis Lilly (born July 26, 1939), nicknamed "Mr. Cowboy", is a former American football defensive tackle and photographer. Cecilia Beaux, Edward Hopper, and Paul Sample. Cowboy Bob Ellis Match Results (1960-69) brodiescomics. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. MORGANTOWN, Ind. . LILLY, Robert Lewis ("Bob") (b. he/she is in your list of artists), and submit your biography there. 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. Among work for other charities, Glazedid fundraisingfor the Morgan County Humane Society. If you were a kid in the 70 and 80's, you probably learned a thing or two from "Cowboy Bob". Glaze's sister-in-law, Linda Landrum, said he was still meticulous about entertaining audienceseven after spending more than four decades as Cowboy Bob. 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. Oldest female, mainly wrestled as Princess White Dove. Bob Lilly's Family and Early Life. Additionally, the most recent matches of Cowboy Bob Ellis are listed below. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_937032466")}). to supplement what you have provided. Bob's sister-in-law Linda confirms to. Began his career in the 1940s. Inducted into the. "Man, he was bigger than life as a personality with people of my generation," he said. Former British Middleweight Champion and British Welterweight Champion. Robert Keith "Bob" Orton, Jr. (born November 10, 1950) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Cowboy" Bob Orton. There were educational features, crafts, music and the occasional visit from animals from the Indianapolis Zoo. Study suggests major retailers offer bogus deals, Why home fires burn significantly faster now, How to find complaints against Indiana doctors, Indiana government provides malpractice insurance, Zionsville man, BBB have warnings about puppy scams, CBS4 investigation ends wait time outside office, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Over the next twenty-five years he worked territories big and small all over the world and became the most famous wrestling cowboy. is rewarding for all of us to see artists' files grow, and others may be eager With his horse, Windjammer, and his dog, Tumbleweed, I remember that opening song each day at noon. 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. male. Radio's Bob Kevoian signs off; plans to be well-traveled retiree. It was on one such trip to Nigeria in 1982 that Ellis decided to call it quits. Macy, 70, will still have 18 months left on his elected term when he retires. 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. Known as Sammy Berg. This is a list of oldest surviving professional wrestlers. second unit director (as Robert Buzz Henry) Tim Zinnemann . If you do not know a great deal about the Both Janie and Cowboy Bob were cut from programming in 1989. But he remained primarily a figure in Westerns. For more action visit http://www.ClassicWrestli. He wrestled for Pacific Northwest, Stampede, NWA, and WWWF. The letter "J" was incorporated around the set,and members of the production crew would be recruited to sing and dance. Gene, Lars, Ole, Arn, Bryant, and Brad. The title of the oldest verified wrestler of all time belongs to Polish-born American wrestler Abe Coleman (19052007), who lived 101years, 189days. Glaze died Sept. 15. Johnny Boyd d Spike Robson. His bloody bouts with Ellis drew big crowds to Kiel Auditorium, but Hawk never forgot to have a little fun in the ring. "He was such a caring soul who loved life and loved all creatures in our existence," Gail said. love can be felt through all the senses. For a generation of Indiana children, the daily routine after getting home from school was to turn on the television (using knobs) to WTTV-4 (only one of four stations available) and tune in to "Popeye and Janie.". Is Bob Ellis still alive? We welcome your involvement! Ellis won the third fall with the bulldog headlock. Excellent and Psycho Mike. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. She took part in a Falls Count Anywhere 2-on-1 Handicap Match against. Bob Macy, Oklahoma County's colorful and often controversial district attorney for 21 years, announced Monday he will retire June 30. Well be back following the station break! Ellis was quickly catapulted into main events and was a frequent challenger to NWA World Champion Buddy Rogers. Ironically, the man who had always played the straight-laced cowboy in a white hat came up on the wrong side of the law. Occasionally he made an appearance in more prominent films, as in his role as Curly in Of Mice and Men (1939). The official cause of death has not been determined. He trained under the legendary Sandor Szabo and caught his first big break in Albuquerque under the cowboy hat. The wrestling industry can be a brutal place. Oldest surviving Mexican women wrestler. 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Contents 1 Career 2 In wrestling 3 Championships and accomplishments 4 External links Career In wrestling Championships and accomplishments External links Profile Categories 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. Wrestled in the UK, Asia, Middle East and India. She reminisces about her career and her friendship with fellow host "Cowboy Bob" Glaze, who died Sept. 16, 2016. Joe wrestled his last match at the Gypsy Joe retirement show held in Tullahoma, Tennessee by the Southern Wrestling Federation. 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. Wrestled for Pacific Northwest, WCCW and NWA Georgia. I'm so curious. Frost. "Cowboy" Bob Ellis is one of the most famous cowboy wrestlers in the history of the sport, and arguably the first successful cowboy wrestler ever. "He hooked the leash on a buttonhole of mine and said, 'Want to go for a walk?' 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. I always enjoyed working with him.". First African-American promoter & manager working under Vincent J. McMahon. The Dallas Cowboys Are Officially on Pace To Have the Worst Defense in NFL History. Cause of death: liver cancer. 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. And even their cousin Ric Flair! it also to registrar@askart.com. 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. Last wrestled for ABC Wrestling in Beziers, France, losing to Matthew Ford. Hayes became the first person to break six seconds in the 60-yard dash with his indoor world record of 5.9 seconds. Czechslovakian wrestler. Wrestled his last match defeating Rat Ferraro at a wrestling event in Montreal, Canada. 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. 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