Black Bart
Professional wrestler and champion
Born
1948
78 years ago
Died
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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