Mention The Wotrlds Most Dangerous Wrestler Dick The Bruiser and you automatically think of his World Heavyweight Tag Team Championship days with The Crusher!
One of the toughest,strongest guys in Professional Wrestling, Crusher was the epitome of the working class. A bricklayer by trade, in 1949 he beccame a ring menace,destroying opponents and making paydays. His first match he made $5.00,but that sure changed over the years.
Here was a beer loving,cigar chomping Milwaukee hero!
He werstled bloody matches with Johnny Valentine. Valenting was tough as well,so these guys went all out!
Teaming with his beer drinking and cigar chomping cousin,The Worlds Most Dangerous Wrestler Dick The Bruiser! Viscous, bloody matches with The Vachons, Harley Race and Larry Hennig,The Chain Gang, The Blackkjacks,The Valiant Brothers, The Clawmater Baron Von Rascke!
Outside of the ring Crusher cared for the elderly and took a photo with a 104 year old woman whos dream was to meet him,and The Crusher would never ler her down! He was a family man,married to his wife Faye for 55 years! His son Larry was a AWA referee.
Some of the best interviews were don with The Great Announcer Mart Oneil!
This April a Statue to remember Milwaukees favorite son will be celebrated!
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