Bobo Brazil
Professional wrestler and actor
Born
July 10th, 1924
101 years ago
Died
1998
27 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A significant figure in professional wrestling, greatly influenced the sport and opened doors for African American wrestlers. Started wrestling in the late 1940s, achieving notable success. Gained fame for matches in the National Wrestling Alliance and the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Also appeared in films and television series, contributing to the broader entertainment landscape.
First black wrestler to win a world title
Competed in NWA and WWF championships
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