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| − | |names=Jack Brisco<br>Ulvade Slim |
+ | |names = Jack Brisco<br>Ulvade Slim |
| − | |image= [[Image:Jack Brisco.jpg|200px]] |
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+ | |height = 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| − | |weight=234 lbs |
+ | |weight = 234 lbs (106 kg) |
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+ | |birth_date = {{Birth date|1941|9|21}} |
| − | |birth_place=[[Blackwell, Oklahoma]] |
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+ | |death_date = {{Death date and age|2010|2|1|1941|9|21}} |
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| − | |resides=Tampa, Florida |
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| − | |debut=[[1965]] |
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| − | |retired= [[1984]] |
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'''Freddie Joe Brisco''' (September 21, [[1941]] - February 1, [[2010]]), better known as '''Jack Brisco''', is a former American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] who was popular during the 1970s, and into the 1980s. He performed for various territories of the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] (NWA), becoming a two-time [[NWA World Heavyweight Championship|World Heavyweight Champion]], and multi-time [[NWA World Tag Team Championship|Tag Team Champion]] with his brother [[Gerald Brisco]]. |
'''Freddie Joe Brisco''' (September 21, [[1941]] - February 1, [[2010]]), better known as '''Jack Brisco''', is a former American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] who was popular during the 1970s, and into the 1980s. He performed for various territories of the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] (NWA), becoming a two-time [[NWA World Heavyweight Championship|World Heavyweight Champion]], and multi-time [[NWA World Tag Team Championship|Tag Team Champion]] with his brother [[Gerald Brisco]]. |
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Brisco passed away on February 1st, 2010, due to complecations from open-heart surgery. He was 68 years old. |
Brisco passed away on February 1st, 2010, due to complecations from open-heart surgery. He was 68 years old. |
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==In wrestling== |
==In wrestling== |
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**[[Professional wrestling holds#Figure four leglock|Figure four leglock]] |
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*'''Signature moves''' |
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**[[Professional wrestling holds#Sunset flip|Sunset flip]] |
**[[Professional wrestling holds#Sunset flip|Sunset flip]] |
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==Championships and accomplishments== |
==Championships and accomplishments== |
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*'''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards]]''' |
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**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame]] ([[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame#1996 inductees|Class of 1996]]) |
**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame]] ([[Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame#1996 inductees|Class of 1996]]) |
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Freddie Joe Brisco (September 21, 1941 - February 1, 2010), better known as Jack Brisco, is a former American professional wrestler who was popular during the 1970s, and into the 1980s. He performed for various territories of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), becoming a two-time World Heavyweight Champion, and multi-time Tag Team Champion with his brother Gerald Brisco.
In the late 1970s, the Brisco Brothers also discovered Terry Bollea, the future wrestling legend best known as Hulk Hogan, who they introduced to Hiro Matsuda for training.
In 2008, Jack and Gerald were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by John Bradshaw Layfield.
Brisco passed away on February 1st, 2010, due to complecations from open-heart surgery. He was 68 years old.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Signature moves
Championships and accomplishments
- Championship Wrestling from Florida
- NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Florida version) ([1 time)
- NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (10 times) - with Gerry Brisco (8), Ciclon Negro (1), and Jimmy Garvin (1)
- NWA Florida Television Championship (3 times)
- NWA North American Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (2 times) - with Gerry Brisco
- NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version) (4 times)
- NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (5 times) - with Gerry Brisco
- Eastern Sports Association
- ESA International Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Gerry Brisco<
- Georgia Championship Wrestling
- NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Gerry Brisco
- NWA National Heavyweight Championship ([1 time)
- Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
- NWA Eastern States Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship (4 times)
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (3 times) - with Gerry Brisco
- NWA Tri-State
- NWA Arkansas Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA Oklahoma Heavyweight Championship ([1 time)
- NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (2 times) - with Haystacks Calhoun (1) and Gorgeous George, Jr. (1)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI Match of the Year (1974) vs. Dory Funk, Jr. on January 27
- PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1972) tied with Fred Curry
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (1973)
- PWI ranked him # 54 of the 100 best tag teams during the "PWI Years" with Gerry Brisco in 2003.
- St. Louis Wrestling Club
- NWA Missouri Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- NWA Missouri Junior Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- World Wrestling Council
- WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- WWC North American Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Gerry Brisco