Professional Wrestler: He made his debut in 1947. He was thought to be one of the most vicious and famous heels(bad guys) of his era. His career was ended in an airplane crash in 1975, which left him paralyzed. The crash nearly ended the career of "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair as well. He won many prestigious single and tag team titles in his 30 years of wrestling, including: 11 time NWA Texas Heavyweight Champion, 7 time NWA United States Heavyweight Champion and so many more, too numerous to mention. his son followed in his footsteps, and wrestles under the ring name of Greg"The Hammer" Valentine.
Professional Wrestler: He made his debut in 1947. He was thought to be one of the most vicious and famous heels(bad guys) of his era. His career was ended in an airplane crash in 1975, which left him paralyzed. The crash nearly ended the career of "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair as well. He won many prestigious single and tag team titles in his 30 years of wrestling, including: 11 time NWA Texas Heavyweight Champion, 7 time NWA United States Heavyweight Champion and so many more, too numerous to mention. his son followed in his footsteps, and wrestles under the ring name of Greg"The Hammer" Valentine.
Bio by: Hilda Duell
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