Blackjack Lanza

Wrestler

Birthday October 14, 1935

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace New Mexico

DEATH DATE Dec 8, 2021 (86)

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About

Former professional wrestler best known as a member of the tag team The Blackjacks with Blackjack Mulligan. Together, they won WWWF and AWA Tag Team titles. He debuted in 1961 and eventually retired in 1985.

Before Fame

He began his career as the tag team partner of Bobby Duncum in the American Wrestling Association.

Trivia

In 2006, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The Blackjacks broke up in 1984.

Family Life

He is the uncle of former wrestler and WWE commentator John Layfield.

Associated With

He is famous for his successful tag team partnership with Blackjack Mulligan.