Shirley Crabtree

Wrestler

Birthday November 14, 1930

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Halifax, England

DEATH DATE Dec 2, 1997 (67)

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About

Professional wrestler whose 64-inch chest earned him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was a British Heavyweight Champion and a two-time European Heavyweight Champion in the British Wrestling Federation.

Before fame

He worked as a coal miner and played rugby for Bradford Northern.

Trivia

He was the inspiration for the 80's comic book "Buster."

Family life

His father, Shirley Crabtree, Sr., was also a professional wrestler. He had six children with his wife, Eunice. 

Associated with

He famously feuded with Dave Finlay in the 80's.