Dr. Jerry Graham

Early life Graham was adopted by his stepfather Harold Graham and his name was legally changed. He was the founder of the storyline Graham wrestling family, Along with Eddie, Jerry sold out Madison Square Garden many times in the 1950s and late 1960s, when they were known as The Golden Grahams. After his tag team success, Dr. Graham brought "Crazy" Luke Graham and "Superstar" Billy Graham into the Graham family. He engaged in a feud with Buddy Rogers in 1956, predominantly in New York.

On November 19, 1957, Graham and Dick the Bruiser wrestled Antonio Rocca and Edouard Carpentier at Madison Square Garden. He was a top contender for Bruno Sammartino's World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) World Heavyweight Championship, wrestling him in three bouts at Madison Square Garden. He also held it in November with Johnny Valentine until Eddie took his place the following year. Graham unsuccessfully attempted a comeback to the now WWF in 1984, and spent the rest of his career as a manager on the independent circuit.

Graham's final match took place in 1986 at the Grand Olympic Auditorium for All-Star California Championship Wrestling, challenging Victor Rivera for the CCW Heavyweight Championship. The match was stopped due to Graham's excessive bleeding. Pampero Firpo also returned that evening to professional wrestling, winning a 20-man battle royal.

Personal life Graham suffered from alcoholism and depression. After the incident, he spent time in the Arizona State Mental Hospital. Maple Leaf Wrestling NWA International Tag Team Championship (Toronto version) (1 time) – with Bulldog Brower Mid-South Sports NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Georgia version) (2 times) NWA All-Star Wrestling NWA Canadian Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (1 time) – with Abdullah the Butcher NWA World Tag Team Championship (Vancouver version) (1 time) – with Abdullah the Butcher Stampede Wrestling NWA International Tag Team Championship (Calgary version) (1 time) – with Jim Wright World Wrestling Association WWA World Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Don Kent