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|names = Ernie Ladd |
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| − | '''Ernest "Ernie" Ladd''' (November 28, 1938 - March 10, 2007) was an American professional wrestler and a former professional football player. |
+ | '''Ernest "Ernie" Ladd''' (November 28, [[1938]] - March 10, [[2007]]) was an [[American]] [[professional wrestler]] and a former professional football player. |
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==Football== |
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Ladd started Wrestling in 1961, portraying one of the first African American heels in the wrestling business. He wrestled in the off-season and became famous for his arrogant interview style and dirty tricks. During his career he also worked for the [[World Wide Wrestling Federation]] and feuded with the likes of [[Andre the Giant]], [[Bruno Sammartino]] and [[Pedro Morales]]. In 1986 Ladd retired from wrestling and did some color commentary alongside [[Gorilla Monsoon]]. In 1995 he was inducted into the [[WWE Hall of Fame]]. |
Ladd started Wrestling in 1961, portraying one of the first African American heels in the wrestling business. He wrestled in the off-season and became famous for his arrogant interview style and dirty tricks. During his career he also worked for the [[World Wide Wrestling Federation]] and feuded with the likes of [[Andre the Giant]], [[Bruno Sammartino]] and [[Pedro Morales]]. In 1986 Ladd retired from wrestling and did some color commentary alongside [[Gorilla Monsoon]]. In 1995 he was inducted into the [[WWE Hall of Fame]]. |
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| − | Sadly, Ladd died in 2007 having battled cancer since 2004 |
+ | Sadly, Ladd died in 2007 having battled cancer since 2004. |
==Championships and accomplishments== |
==Championships and accomplishments== |
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*'''[[World Class Championship Wrestling|NWA Big Time Wrestling]]''' |
*'''[[World Class Championship Wrestling|NWA Big Time Wrestling]]''' |
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:*[[NWA Texas Hardcore Championship|NWA Brass Knuckles Championship ''(Texas version)'']] ([[NWA Texas Hardcore Championship#Title history|1 time]]) |
:*[[NWA Texas Hardcore Championship|NWA Brass Knuckles Championship ''(Texas version)'']] ([[NWA Texas Hardcore Championship#Title history|1 time]]) |
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:*[[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship]] ([[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]]) |
:*[[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship]] ([[NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]]) |
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*'''[[World Wrestling Association (Indianapolis)|World Wrestling Association]]''' |
*'''[[World Wrestling Association (Indianapolis)|World Wrestling Association]]''' |
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+ | :*[[WWA World Heavyweight Championship (Indianapolis)|WWA World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[WWA World Heavyweight Championship (Indianapolis version)#Title History|1 time]]) |
:*[[WWA World Tag Team Championship]] (1 time) – with [[James Raschke|Baron Von Raschke]] |
:*[[WWA World Tag Team Championship]] (1 time) – with [[James Raschke|Baron Von Raschke]] |
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| + | *'''[[Worldwide Wrestling Associates]]''' |
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| + | :*[[WWA World Tag Team Championship (Los Angeles)|WWA World Tag Team Championship]] (1 time) – with [[Edouard Carpentier]] |
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*'''[[World Wrestling Council]]''' |
*'''[[World Wrestling Council]]''' |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| + | *[[File:Wwe2014.png|50px]] [http://www.wwe.com/superstars/ernieladd WWE.com Profile] |
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| − | *[http://www.remembertheafl.com/1965ToppsChargers.htm#ErnieLadd Ladd's 1965 Topps football card] |
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| + | *[[File:Cm logo.jpg|50px]] [https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1139&gimmick=Ernie+Ladd Profile] |
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| − | * [http://www.midsouthwrestling.com/ErnieLadd.html TRIBUTE PAGES for Ernie Ladd] |
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| + | *[[File:Wrestling Data logo.png|50px]] [http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=2080 Profile] |
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| − | *[http://www.museumofthegulfcoast.org/Content/Personalities/Sports_Legends/Ernie_Ladd Ernie Ladd - Museum of the Gulf Coast, Port Arthur, TX] |
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[[Category:American wrestlers]] |
[[Category:American wrestlers]] |
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[[Category:WWE Hall of Fame inductees]] |
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[[Category:World Wrestling Council alumni]] |
[[Category:World Wrestling Council alumni]] |
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[[Category:World Wrestling Entertainment alumni]] |
[[Category:World Wrestling Entertainment alumni]] |
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[[Category:1938 births]] |
[[Category:1938 births]] |
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[[Category:1961 debuts]] |
[[Category:1961 debuts]] |
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| + | [[Category:African American wrestlers]] |
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| + | [[Category:All Japan Pro Wrestling alumni]] |
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| + | [[Category:Jim Crockett Promotions alumni]] |
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| + | [[Category:Maple Leaf Wrestling alumni]] |
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| + | [[Category:National Wrestling Federation alumni]] |
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| + | [[Category:New Japan Pro Wrestling alumni]] |
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| + | [[Category:NWA Big Time Wrestling alumni]] |
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| + | [[Category:NWA Hollywood Wrestling alumni]] |
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| + | [[Category:NWA San Francisco alumni]] |
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| + | [[Category:NWA Western States Sports alumni]] |
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| + | [[Category:Southeast Championship Wrestling alumni]] |
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Revision as of 00:28, 31 July 2019
Ernest "Ernie" Ladd (November 28, 1938 - March 10, 2007) was an American professional wrestler and a former professional football player.
Football
Ernie Ladd played as a defensive tackle for Grambling State University and was selected 15th by the San Diego Chargers in the 1961 draft. He stayed with the Chargers till 1965, winning the AFL title in 1963. In 1966 he played one season for the Houston Oilers, before he went to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1967. There he ended his football career in 1968.
Ladd was a four time AFL All-Star, a three time All-Pro and is a member of the San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame.
Wrestling
Ladd started Wrestling in 1961, portraying one of the first African American heels in the wrestling business. He wrestled in the off-season and became famous for his arrogant interview style and dirty tricks. During his career he also worked for the World Wide Wrestling Federation and feuded with the likes of Andre the Giant, Bruno Sammartino and Pedro Morales. In 1986 Ladd retired from wrestling and did some color commentary alongside Gorilla Monsoon. In 1995 he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Sadly, Ladd died in 2007 having battled cancer since 2004.
Championships and accomplishments
- Other honoree (2005)
- NWA American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version) (1 time)
- NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Mid-South Louisiana Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- Mid-South North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Mid-South Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Leroy Brown
- NWA Arkansas Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Tri-State version) (4 times)
- NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (1 time) – with The Assassin
- NWF Brass Knuckles Championship (1 time)
- NWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWF North American Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- PWI ranked him # 205 of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003.
- WWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- WWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Baron Von Raschke
- WWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Edouard Carpentier
- WWC North American Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
