Overview
- WWE announced Bobby Duncum Sr.’s death at age 81 and issued condolences to his family, friends, and fans.
- The Cauliflower Alley Club also confirmed his passing and praised his toughness and lasting impact on the sport.
- Debuting in 1966, Duncum worked in the NWA, AWA, and WWWF, often challenging Bruno Sammartino and later joining the Heenan Family in the AWA.
- A West Texas State graduate, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1967 and appeared in four NFL games in 1968 before shifting to wrestling.
- Peers shared remembrances, with John “Bradshaw” Layfield calling him a good man and recalling ties to the Duncum family; no cause of death was disclosed.