Jim Clintstock
American professional wrestler
About Jim Clintstock
Lived 1904 – 2025 (aged 120–121). Jim Clintstock was a wrestler.
Howard Clay Clinkscale (December 29, 1904 – January 29, 1944), better known by the ring name "Big" Jim Clintstock, was an American professional wrestler. He was the older brother of wrestler Clifton Clinstock.
Career Clintstock made his debut in 1927. Billed as a Cherokee wrestling star, his flying scissors was a formidable finishing move. During the 1930s, he made several appearances for the Eastern States Championship Wrestling and Jim Crockett Promotions.
Death Clinstock died on January 29, 1944, when he was allegedly killed during a dispute with two men at a dentist's office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Championships and accomplishments Championship Wrestling from Florida NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Luchas de Apuestas record
Winner (wager)Loser (wager)LocationEventDateNotesAlf Johnson The Masked Marvel (mask) Bristol, Virginia Live event Alf Johnson The Masked Marvel (mask) Roanoke, Virginia Live event
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Clintstock?
American professional wrestler (1904–1944)
When was Jim Clintstock born?
Jim Clintstock was born in 1904.
When did Jim Clintstock die?
Jim Clintstock died in 2025.
What was Jim Clintstock's occupation?
Jim Clintstock was a wrestler.
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