Bull Curry

Professional wrestling career

Early years (1913–1930s) Born on May 2, 1913, he lived in the east end of Hartford, Connecticut. He was of Lebanese descent, and grew up with five siblings.

American independent scene (1940s–1970s) In the 1940s, Curry began wrestling in Detroit under the promoter Adam Weissmuller. Years later, Curry would often claim that he had knocked Dempsey out in the match, but he was actually stopped in the second round.

In the early part of the 1950s, Bull Curry relocated to Texas, where his combination of unpredictable violence, unique look and intensity made him a star more or less immediately upon arrival. Instead of letting Curry win the top title of the Texas territory, the bookers created a brand new title to match his hardcore style of wrestling: the NWA Texas Brass Knuckles Championship, which he won on March 6, 1953, in a tournament final over Danny McShain. From that year onwards until 1967, Curry personified the Texas Brass Knuckles Championship as he held it 20 times, defeating such names including Fritz Von Erich, Tony Borne, Waldo Von Erich, Louie Tillet, Killer Karl Kox and Brute Bernard for the title. Bull retired from wrestling in 1979 and worked as a corrections officer.

His grandson, Fred Curry Jr. also is a wrestler.

Professional wrestling persona Bull Curry's trademark was his “wildman” look with bushy eyebrows, maniacal facial expressions and insane eyes that could scare the crowd just by looking at them. In one case, he scared a girl at ringside so badly she had to be carried from the ring in terror. This wild look, coupled with his wild brawling style, made Curry one of the most disliked heels in wrestling. Other wrestlers also refused to work with Curry as they felt he seldom showed the effects of their offense.

1955: A match between Curry and Ray McIntyre resulted in more than a 140 fans being taken to the hospital after a riot broke out. 1956: Curry was jumped by a fan who was displeased with Curry's brutal treatment of local star George Becker. Curry broke the fan's jaw with a single punch. Cauliflower Alley Club Posthumous Award (2004) Southwest Sports, Inc. / NWA Big Time Wrestling NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version) (24 times) NWA International Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Fred Curry NWA World Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (1 time) – with Lucas Pertano