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Rogers Takes Valentine, Crusher Cops Buddy Rogers won two out three falls to defeat Johnny Valentine in the main bout of the wrestling show before 10,850 fans at the Civic ... copped the second fall at 10:30 but Rogers scored the deciding fall at 2:16 with a body press. Crusher Lisowski defeated Bruno Sammartino in the third and deciding fall ...
The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski
Full wrestling profile of The Crusher / Reggie Lisowski, with Career History, Real Name, Height, Weight, Age, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Finishers, Theme …
Chicago Wrestling Results
Crusher Lisowski and Johnny Valentine drew … Argentina Apollo b. Miguel Torres … Jose Betancourt b. Fred Atkins … Moose Cholak b. Bearcat Wright … Johnny Gilbert b. Jack Terry … (promoter: Fred Kohler) … (11,000 fans) Chicago, Illinois: Friday, April 28, 1961 (International Amphitheater) … Buddy Rogers b.
WON HOF Series: The Crusher #02 (1958-1969)
CRUSHER LISOWSKI vs SHOHEI BABA (01/03/1968; JWA New Year Championship Series; 00:04:35) THE CRUSHER & DICK THE BRUISER vs JOHNNY …
A NICE FAREWELL FOR DA CRUSHER | WrestlingFigs
Dennis Hilgart, who worked with Lisowski for more than 25 years as a wrestling promoter, barnstorming the Midwest and beyond, said Lisowski was a great entertainer who never disappointed. Lisowski, 79, one of wrestling's greatest icons for more than 35 years, died Oct. 22 from complications of surgeries for a non-cancerous …
August 17, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA
Buddy Rogers beat Haystack Calhoun (11:19) via countout. Pat O'Connor pinned Zivko Kovacic (3:52). Ace Freeman beat Moose Cholak (6:51). Carlos Milano pinned Jack …
Pittsburgh Forbes Field Wrestling Program: Bruno Sammartino, Johnny
Pittsburgh (Forbes Field) Wrestling Program, Monday, July 25 (1966?). Good Condition, has been folded, lot of writing on match listing. MATCHES: (Smasher?) Sloan vs Pugliese (added match); (Bob?) Nand
The Crusher Honored With Statue In Milwaukee Funded …
Late pro wrestling legend Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski has been immortalized by the city of Milwaukee. ... During his original run with WWE, The Crusher worked with Johnny Valentine and a young Bruno Sammartino. When he returned in the 1980s, he worked a part-time schedule, mostly wrestling at the house shows in the …
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Crusher Lisowski beat Johnny Valentine (27:42) in three falls. Lisowski pinned Valentine (18:37). Valentine pinned Liswoski (27:13). Lisowski pinned Valentine (27:42). Return to top of page July 7, 1961 in Pittsburgh, PA Forbes Field drawing 12,510 ($40,418) Fred Atkins drew Billy Fox (15:00). Zivko Kovacic beat Miguel Torres (4:32).
Crusher
a.k.a. Crusher Lisowski Reggie Lisowski. Roles: Singles Wrestler (1949 - 1989) Beginning of in-ring career: 30.11.1949. End of in-ring career: 1989. In-ring experience: 40 years. Wrestling style: Brawler. Trainer: Ivan Racy & Buck Tassie. Nicknames: "The Man Who Made Milwaukee Famous" Signature moves:
Crusher « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH
a.k.a. Crusher Lisowski Reggie Lisowski. Roles: Singles Wrestler. Beginning of in-ring career: 30.11.1949. End of in-ring career: 1989. In-ring experience: 40 years. Wrestling …
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a.k.a. Crusher Lisowski Reggie Lisowski. Roles: Singles Wrestler. Beginning of in-ring career: 30.11.1949. End of in-ring career: 1989. In-ring experience: 40 years. Wrestling style: Brawler. Trainer: Ivan Racy & Buck Tassie. Nicknames: "The Man Who Made Milwaukee Famous" Signature moves: Bolo Punch
"The Crusher" Reggie Lisowski Wrestling History
"The Crusher" Reggie Lisowski Professional Wrestling History. Career Record Legends of Pro Wrestling
The Crusher
The Crusher, Crusher Lisowski, Crusher Machine, Killer Lisowski, Reggie Lisowski, Reg Lisowski: Familiy Tie: The Crusher was the father of Larry Lisowski. Finisher: Stomach Claw: Trademark Moves: Crusher Bolo, Full Nelson and Neck Crusher: Tag Teams: The Lisowski Brothers with Stan Lisowski (as Reggie Lisowski) Stables: The …
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR CRUSHER LISOWSKI
The Crusher was referring to Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. In another commercial, The Crusher bent a tire in half. "Not many people can do that," David Lisowski said. The Crusher teamed up with William "Dick The Bruiser" Afflis and won a number of tag-team titles.
August 17, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA
Crusher Lisowski beat Johnny Valentine (33:01) in three falls. Valentine pinned Crusher (27:05). Lisowski TKO Valentine (32:40). Lisowski pinned Valentine (33:01). Return to top of page August 4, 1961 in Pittsburgh, PA Forbes Field drawing 14,415 ($45,842) Eddie Faietta beat Fred Atkins (9:51). Carlos Milano pinned Miguel Torres (8:49).
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Internet Wrestling Database. Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match
Readers wrestle with memories of 'Rosie,' music-comedy team
A multitude of wrestlers performed in the squared circle at Channel 11. They were led by the legendary Sammartino and included such others as Crusher Lisowski, …
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Monday December 4, 1961 6 Man Tag-Team Battle Antonino Rocca Johnny Valentine Ace Freeman v.s. Crusher Lisowski Kangaroo No. 1 Kangaroo No. 2 Alexander …
Pittsburgh Wrestling Results
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Saturday, April 14, 1962 (WIIC Studios) … Crusher Lisowski vs. Willie Nieves … Jose Quionas vs. Johnny Valentine … three other matches … (broadcast live on channel 11 (WIIC) at 6:00) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Saturday, April 28, 1962 (WIIC Studios) … Crusher Lisowski vs. Noble … O'Neill vs. Art Thomas …
Reggie Lisowski, 79; Tag-Team Wrestler Known as 'The Crusher'
Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski, 79, a professional wrestler whose blue-collar background made him beloved among working-class fans for 40 years, died Oct. 22 of a brain tumor at a convalescent ...
The one, the only, Da Crusher remembered
Da Crusher The one, the only, Da Crusher remembered. Growing up in the Twin Cities, Verne Gagne's American Wrestling Association was larger than life.
The Crusher
Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski was one of the toughest and most popular personalities in wrestling during the second half of the 20th century, battering and …
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Wrestling has made it in Pittsburgh! This statement was. graphically borne out this past month when nearly 8,000 fans. braved a 12-inch Pittsburgh snowfall to view the Buddy …
The Crusher's legacy lives on
For more than 40 years, "The Crusher" was wrestling's greatest superstar. The South Milwaukee native's legacy lives on with today's sports entertainment superstars, as well as his family.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Arena: Forbes Field. Attendance: 14.415. Singles Match. ... Johnny Valentine vs. Skull Murphy. ... vs. Crusher Lisowski. Best Two Out Of …
The Crusher (wrestler)
Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him from other Crushers, such as Crusher Blackwell).
Pittsburgh Wrestling Results
(WIIC Studios) … Crusher Lisowski vs. Willie Nieves … Jose Quionas vs. Johnny Valentine … three other matches … (broadcast live on channel 11 (WIIC) at 6:00) …
Johnny Valentine
Johnny Valentine was born John Wisniski on September 22, 1928 in Hobart, Washington and originally he trained as a boxer before making the switch to wrestling. His professional debut came in 1947 at the age of 19 and with his blond hair, tanned, athletic build, and cocky mannerisms, Valentine quickly became one of the top …
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Johnny Valentine Ace Freeman v.s. Crusher Lisowski Kangaroo No. 1 Kangaroo No. 2 Alexander Kostopoulos ... The following newspaper article comes from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It is posted here for historical preservational purposes only. December 5, 1961 Crusher's Team Cops Tag Match ... Johnny Valentine and Freeman scoring the …
Reggie Lisowski Obituary (2005)
View Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
The Crusher Statue Unveiling At 'CrusherFest' In South
During his original run with WWE, The Crusher worked with Johnny Valentine and a young Bruno Sammartino. When he returned in the 1980s, he worked a part-time schedule, mostly wrestling at the house shows in the Midwest area where his star-power was the strongest. His last match for WWE was at a house show in Omaha, …
About The Crusher | Crusherfest
Reginald Lisowski (July 11, 1926 – October 22, 2005) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, The Crusher (sometimes Crusher Lisowski to distinguish him from other Crushers, such as Crusher Blackwell).In his obituary, The Washington Post described him as "a professional wrestler whose blue-collar bona fides …