Black Bart

Professional wrestler and champion

Black Bart - Professional wrestler and champion
Born

1948
77 years ago

Died

January 9th, 2025
0 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A professional wrestler with a notable career, recognized for his performances in various wrestling promotions. Achieved significant success during the 1980s and 1990s in the National Wrestling Alliance, where he captured multiple championships. Famed for his distinctive persona and high-energy matches, also made appearances in major wrestling events and promotions throughout the years, contributing to the professional wrestling landscape.

Won the NWA World Tag Team Championship

Competed in major wrestling promotions

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