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Freddie Blassie
  • Birth Name:
    Freddie Kenneth Blassie
  • Date of Birth:
    February 8, 1918
  • Zodiac Sign:
    Aquarius
  • Date of Death:
    June 2, 2003
  • Height:
    5'10"
  • Weight:
    230 lb
  • Sex:
    Male
  • Nationality:
    American
  • Religion:
    Christianity
  • Address:
    St. Louis, MO

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    Freddie Blassie
    • On February 8, 1954 in Birmingham, AL, Blassie defeated Don McIntyre to claim the NWA Southern Heavyweight title. Blassie regained the title in April 1954 by defeating Ray Ullmer.
    • Blassie regained the Southern title in May 1954 by defeating Mr. Moto and again in August 1955 by again defeating Don McIntyre in September 1955 in Macon, GA.
    • On November 15, 1954, Blassie beat Kinji Shibuya via a decision in Madison Square Garden.
    • Blassie defeated Red McIntrye on November 25, 1955 for the NWA Southern title.
    • In December 1955, Blassie and "brother" Bill (Bill McDaniels) captured the southern version of the NWA World Tag Team title.
    • The Blassie brothers defeated Don McIntyre and Jerry Graham on December 23, 1955 to regain the NWA World Tag Team title in Atlanta, GA.
    • On October 19, 1956, Blassie defeated Bull Curry to regain the NWA Southern title.
    • Blassie defeated Mike Clancy in a controversial match for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight title on March 26, 1957.
    • In June 1957, Blassie and Kurt Von Brauner held the Georgia version of the International Tag Team title.
    • Blassie defeated Tor Yamato on April 8, 1958 in Nashville, TN for the Southern Junior Heavyweight title.

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