Jack Brisco
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Freddie Joe Brisco most to known as Jack Brisco (born September 21, 1941 in Blackwell, Oklahoma) was a popular and successful professional wrestler during 1970s, and into the 1980s. Brisco attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played football and eventually turned to wrestling. He became NCAA National Amateur Wrestling Champion. His first NWA World Heavyweight Championship reign came when he defeated Harley Race in Houston, Texas on July 20, 1973. Brisco was inducted into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2005. Brisco now lives in Florida where he owns an auto body shop.
[edit] Profile
- Birthday: September 21, 1941
- Hometown: Blackwell, Oklahoma
- Resides: Tampa, Florida
- Debut: 1965
- Gimmicks: Ulvade Slim, Jack Brisco
- Finishing and signature moves: Figure Four Leglock
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
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- 8-time NWA Florida Tag Team Champion (w/ Gerald Brisco)
- 5-time NWA Florida United States Tag Team Champion (w/ Gerald Brisco)
- 2-time NWA Georgia Tag Team Champion (w/Gerald Brisco)
- 2-time NWA North American Tag Team Championship (w/Gerald Brisco)
- 2-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion
- 3-time NWA World Tag Team Championship (w/Gerald Brisco)
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- PWI ranked him # 54 of the best tag teams during the "PWI Years" (w/ Gerald Brisco).
- 1973 PWI Wrestler of the Year
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- 1-time WWC North American Tag Team Champion (with Gerald Brisco)
[edit] References
- Slagle, Steve Jack Brisco
- Jack Brisco Homepage
- Murdock, Bill ISBN 0-9676080-7-4 Brisco Culture House Books (February, 2004)