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**srvy** · 08-01-2019, 05:47 PM

https://fox4kc.com/2019/08/01/harley...er-dead-at-76/

Missouri born professional wrestler and Quitman Mo. legend. Dude was a badass RIP

Today at 12:50, we lost the man that fought up until the very last of his existence. More information will be released soon, but just know that he loved pro-wrestling and the fans that loved him.

Harley Race, we love you
— Harley Race (@8XNWAChampion) August 1, 2019

**Rain Man** · 08-02-2019, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by scho63

I just caught the end of his career as he came into the WWE.

My first guys were Stan the Man Stasiak with his Heart Punch (my favorite), Chief Jay Strongbow and his Sleeper Hold, Ivan Putski and his Polish Hammer, Baron von Raschke and the Brain Claw and Bruno Sammartino.

My first inkling that wrestling was fake was when I saw Ivan Putski lose a match. It seemed like it should be impossible for Ivan Putski to lose a match given his physique.

**srvy** · 08-02-2019, 10:33 AM

**srvy** · 08-02-2019, 10:36 AM

**srvy** · 08-02-2019, 10:45 AM

Mertie and Gertie the memorial hall old ladies. If they didnt like ya you got a purse upside the head.

**srvy** · 08-02-2019, 10:55 AM

Anyone recognise this guy?

Thats a young Terry Gene Bollea aka Hulk Hogan

Color Red · 08-02-2019, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by srvy

https://www.kansascity.com/sports/article233402597.html

Yeah I misspelled it but his nickname was Handsome so kill me.

Former pro wrestlers, including "Handsome" Harley race, talk about their careers in wrestling documentary
BY TODD FEEBACK | MONTY DAVIS AUGUST 01, 2019 02:34 PM
Former wrestlers and their fans mingled and talked about old times prior to the showing of a documentary titled, "K.C. on the Mat: The History of Professional Wrestling in Kansas City" on April 24, 2009 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan.

Anyone hear from Danny Littlebear?

Oxford · 08-02-2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by srvy

Dont know if you remember the Bully of Skidmore Mo they made a movie about him. Well Quitman is very near Skidmore and Harley knew and hated the guy. Most believe it was the the sheriff that killed him but rumor floated around that Harley got him. I suppose we will never know. One of my best buddies farms very near Quitman the rumors are there.

Ken McElroy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_McElroy

My Wife's brothers went to school with Ken Rex McElroy, built the pool hall that he was shot in front of. Never found the gun, no pictures, must have been an urban legend

. The movie was in broad daylight with Brian Dennehy

**srvy** · 08-02-2019, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Color Red

Anyone hear from Danny Littlebear?

He dead. Died from cancer age 65 in the 90's. He was one of my favorites.

**srvy** · 08-02-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Oxford

My Wife's brothers went to school with Ken Rex McElroy, built the pool hall that he was shot in front of. Never found the gun, no pictures, must have been an urban legend

. The movie was in broad daylight with Brian Dennehy

Thanks yeah I remember that movie. I was hunting a lot with my buddy from Quitman when all that went down. He knew better than to hang out in Skidmore. Burlington Junction or Maryville was more our style.

Halfcan · 08-02-2019, 01:38 PM

I got to meet him several times over the years after he retired. Very nice guy. I think he might have had some back trouble from his wrestling days, seemed he was pretty gimpy and slouched over the last time I talked to him. RIP

Coyote · 08-02-2019, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

Don't forget Rufus R Jones!

RIP Harley

“Pork chops on the table!
R stood for guts!”

http://www.mikemooneyham.com/1991/11...tood-for-guts/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rufus_R._Jones

Beerthirty · 08-02-2019, 04:31 PM

Omar Atlas airplane spin. Danny Littlbear stood on his head with the other guys legs crossed.. Nature boy Kirby. Bulldog Bob Brown. The Viking. It was a blast

**srvy** · 08-02-2019, 04:53 PM

My Aunt Maxine was a huge fanatic. I dont think she ever missed a match at Memorial Hall in KCK. My Uncle Jack would even drive her up to St Joe often. She was part of the group of crazy ladies sitting near the Hite sisters bag ladies Mertie and Gertie.

She always brought my brother and I a copy Wrestling News I need to look around mom's attic they are probably stored there.

Beerthirty · 08-02-2019, 08:17 PM

Cool find. Black Angus. Remember that also. St Joe auditorium.

wisconsinchief · 08-03-2019, 06:54 PM

I grew up near Truman Corners. Back in the 60's during the summer, they would have the pro wrestlers wrestling outside in the parking lot and my friends and I would ride our bikes down there to watch them. They would change clothes in the Worth's store (womens' clothing store) and my friends and I would wait outside after the match. One night, Harley Race came out and we said. "That's all fake! It's fake!" Harley went into an Incredible Hulk pose and yelled, "GRRRRRR!!" We screamed and rode off on our bikes. GREAT memories and Harley Race was a cool guy. RIP!

08-01-2019, 05:47 PM
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $-2048750	Hansom Harley Race passes at 76 https://fox4kc.com/2019/08/01/harley...er-dead-at-76/ Missouri born professional wrestler and Quitman Mo. legend. Dude was a badass RIP Today at 12:50, we lost the man that fought up until the very last of his existence. More information will be released soon, but just know that he loved pro-wrestling and the fans that loved him. Harley Race, we love you — Harley Race (@8XNWAChampion) August 1, 2019
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08-02-2019, 10:33 AM	#32
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08-02-2019, 10:36 AM	#33
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08-02-2019, 10:45 AM	#34
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $-2048750	Mertie and Gertie the memorial hall old ladies. If they didnt like ya you got a purse upside the head. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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08-02-2019, 10:55 AM	#35
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $-2048750	Anyone recognise this guy? Thats a young Terry Gene Bollea aka Hulk Hogan __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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08-02-2019, 01:38 PM	#40
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	I got to meet him several times over the years after he retired. Very nice guy. I think he might have had some back trouble from his wrestling days, seemed he was pretty gimpy and slouched over the last time I talked to him. RIP
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08-02-2019, 04:31 PM	#42
Beerthirty Starter Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: St.Joseph MO Casino cash: $9854915	Omar Atlas airplane spin. Danny Littlbear stood on his head with the other guys legs crossed.. Nature boy Kirby. Bulldog Bob Brown. The Viking. It was a blast
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08-02-2019, 04:53 PM	#43
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $-2048750	My Aunt Maxine was a huge fanatic. I dont think she ever missed a match at Memorial Hall in KCK. My Uncle Jack would even drive her up to St Joe often. She was part of the group of crazy ladies sitting near the Hite sisters bag ladies Mertie and Gertie. She always brought my brother and I a copy Wrestling News I need to look around mom's attic they are probably stored there. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
Posts: 25,748

08-02-2019, 08:17 PM	#44
Beerthirty Starter Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: St.Joseph MO Casino cash: $9854915	Cool find. Black Angus. Remember that also. St Joe auditorium.
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08-03-2019, 06:54 PM	#45
wisconsinchief Starter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: In a van by the river Casino cash: $9850400	I grew up near Truman Corners. Back in the 60's during the summer, they would have the pro wrestlers wrestling outside in the parking lot and my friends and I would ride our bikes down there to watch them. They would change clothes in the Worth's store (womens' clothing store) and my friends and I would wait outside after the match. One night, Harley Race came out and we said. "That's all fake! It's fake!" Harley went into an Incredible Hulk pose and yelled, "GRRRRRR!!" We screamed and rode off on our bikes. GREAT memories and Harley Race was a cool guy. RIP!
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