Ernie Ladd
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Ernest L. Ladd, nicknamed "the Big Cat", was an American professional football defensive tackle and professional wrestler. A standout athlete in high school, Ladd attended Grambling State University o
Ladd in 2004
Ernie Ladd (bottom) facing Antonio Inoki in June 1975
Ernie Ladd (left) facing Bobo Brazil in June 1975
Ladd with secretary Alphonso Jackson
Wahoo McDaniel
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Edward Hugh McDaniel was an American professional football player and professional wrestler better known by his ring name Wahoo McDaniel. He is notable for having held the NWA United States Heavyweigh
Ernie Ladd
…he played a villainous character who would arrogantly taunt both opponents and crowds. Ladd feuded with many popular wrestlers of the time, including Wahoo McDaniel, André the Giant, Bobo Brazil, Dusty Rhodes, and Mr. Wrestling, and even had a heel to heel feud with Professor Toru Tanaka, before retiring from the…
McDaniel, circa 1979
Wahoo McDaniel (left) vs Harley Race (right), circa 1970s
Wahoo McDaniel c. 1973