About
He debuted in 1958, and in 1968 he won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship, after defeating The Spoiler.
Before Fame
He worked in an oilfield when he first started wrestling, and slowly transition to professional wrestling.
Trivia
After his wrestling career ended, he became a wrestling promoter.
Family Life
He was married three times and had four children, three of which grew up to become professional wrestlers.
Associated With
Very early in his career he challenged Freddie Blassie for the NWA Georgia World Heavyweight Championship, but lost.