Grizzly Smith

Wrestler

Birthday August 6, 1932

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Houston, TX

DEATH DATE Jun 12, 2010 (77)

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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.